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 7390825 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63975033 epoch_slot_no: 298233 block_no: 7390648 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 19034 time: 2022-06-18 08:35:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x422f892179a0f66ce3a783e63ff364164aafd93abea42069196b1ff226932485Block Operator
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