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 7374603 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 63642680 epoch_slot_no: 397880 block_no: 7374426 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 46123 time: 2022-06-14 12:16:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e981de81a38d26501b68d4a7378c03eec4a0f7ecace7389b578ef473dc249f5Block Operator
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