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 7374474 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 63639921 epoch_slot_no: 395121 block_no: 7374297 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 12066 time: 2022-06-14 11:30:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c456ffc7b5f2a1c3173e311c0e78d06a999742aa74cb264bfdb987da546fb67Block Operator
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