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 7374896 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 63648512 epoch_slot_no: 403712 block_no: 7374719 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 30107 time: 2022-06-14 13:53:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64afbd8f4ffbc7b7625e4425425a922ec20955bb9c3f97cfbf668043bc218844Block Operator
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