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 7386539 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 63890249 epoch_slot_no: 213449 block_no: 7386362 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 21402 time: 2022-06-17 09:02:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166633d233e5a831deac34e02bb023be425ea87b800d26188912f1a3ed24279eBlock Operator
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