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 7374263 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 63635765 epoch_slot_no: 390965 block_no: 7374086 slot_leader_id: 4698595 size: 26587 time: 2022-06-14 10:20:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c67159e79c9ea07674ac6784658e5f5e6658ad6f49c3c230287c8f2c6d728a0Block Operator
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