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 7374118 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 63632535 epoch_slot_no: 387735 block_no: 7373941 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 42476 time: 2022-06-14 09:27:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc4713c74bd2479956ebfcfda92846a7e6b6bcdd0aece892d06e9ba2cc61424aBlock Operator
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