A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7391575 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63990139 epoch_slot_no: 313339 block_no: 7391398 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 9721 time: 2022-06-18 12:47:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f45ae16c7c4046ec0c90be36e25bce71e3825f1eee03df3408763448212b8f4Block Operator
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