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 7386252 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 63884502 epoch_slot_no: 207702 block_no: 7386075 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 30549 time: 2022-06-17 07:26:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22e7c9ecaaf9b0dba3160fc7abfbbb696dfdb1ad3596dbf2b040077c1a968d71Block Operator
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