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 7386997 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63899707 epoch_slot_no: 222907 block_no: 7386820 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 88802 time: 2022-06-17 11:39:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90f2f07d5aec4cf8a734e0f3a1a77b487774772833a79d4621b634552fbb113fBlock Operator
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