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 7390996 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 63978634 epoch_slot_no: 301834 block_no: 7390819 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 30172 time: 2022-06-18 09:35:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1bb8e642879aa0ad501b4de7f601de296a411594a3be3d683f36ea572bb6420Block Operator
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