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 7386432 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 63887997 epoch_slot_no: 211197 block_no: 7386255 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 44527 time: 2022-06-17 08:24:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e96c002424f969645f1c153d6a9208d0a3fc4e0393d4f223b7e82ade84d01a4Block Operator
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