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 7392453 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 64008836 epoch_slot_no: 332036 block_no: 7392276 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 36561 time: 2022-06-18 17:58:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf52951de3582d4364775c9b87f67c4e1c7b462452db6ea50fbf46837cc18b9cBlock Operator
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