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 7374484 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 63640009 epoch_slot_no: 395209 block_no: 7374307 slot_leader_id: 6916261 size: 3949 time: 2022-06-14 11:31:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ddfa8290a1bf6a8f5d050e03d9b67047c639ce45a5f8378a8cb6600ef04387aBlock Operator
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