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 7393023 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 64021537 epoch_slot_no: 344737 block_no: 7392846 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 12778 time: 2022-06-18 21:30:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x653abe3b70d13d9663905d47592b03037b7ab35686684c5e587899d09fbe28b0Block Operator
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