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 7374385 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63638288 epoch_slot_no: 393488 block_no: 7374208 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 28878 time: 2022-06-14 11:02:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb94a47dc1886dcaf2c80bca03f1b8b7aef2809123d2845591acf756eac455ba9Block Operator
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