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 7386649 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 63892703 epoch_slot_no: 215903 block_no: 7386472 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 30267 time: 2022-06-17 09:43:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03cbf1cab7ddc24ab3d395ef0af515d813f354769fbd7a54d0c72b83c51234fdBlock Operator
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