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 7391918 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 63997952 epoch_slot_no: 321152 block_no: 7391741 slot_leader_id: 7026824 size: 87922 time: 2022-06-18 14:57:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x850d4020cfb5a5ffb218e91aa7a6e8346136b47c04e39c97a461ce54ce5b9f55Block Operator
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