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 7386471 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63888922 epoch_slot_no: 212122 block_no: 7386294 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 29705 time: 2022-06-17 08:40:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9336e10ba54865fc93f35eae2314bd9a43ec45e7cda1054628774f31d5d9e2afBlock Operator
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