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 7374659 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 63643997 epoch_slot_no: 399197 block_no: 7374482 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 79660 time: 2022-06-14 12:38:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e86cf2ed7309345b17efab066d4e910f878583ddc14707d8aaf874d7433082aBlock Operator
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