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 7386589 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63891302 epoch_slot_no: 214502 block_no: 7386412 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 37656 time: 2022-06-17 09:19:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aaedf4f5b81aa63adaf7a3520cbde7267f934e88c047404e8c6dfdb805ee5b7Block Operator
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