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 7385398 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 63866522 epoch_slot_no: 189722 block_no: 7385221 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 25519 time: 2022-06-17 02:26:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd00c86aa6141e3c856b6e948cecfaa62815b6e80881fce0fc406c9a902d3895eBlock Operator
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