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 7391608 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 63990896 epoch_slot_no: 314096 block_no: 7391431 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 46330 time: 2022-06-18 12:59:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb35bf1eac2499ca989ec3439518f15202f954e060be26091036201bbec17a10bBlock Operator
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