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 7386982 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 63899429 epoch_slot_no: 222629 block_no: 7386805 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 12884 time: 2022-06-17 11:35:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3616722a5eebc4792c981e48409ca5a56169535e60e9ee121ad0791d392176c1Block Operator
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