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 7386746 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63894692 epoch_slot_no: 217892 block_no: 7386569 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 37440 time: 2022-06-17 10:16:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8f0508ded419a8f0413e567f7628b2c7fc3793c5af81f2a46b81c62b3108074Block Operator
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