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 7392582 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64011550 epoch_slot_no: 334750 block_no: 7392405 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 4303 time: 2022-06-18 18:44:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401a3615e8dd86eda3f9c2ba8aeb7a0f7ddef9e33f7989a968c40b275ac827fbBlock Operator
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