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 7391024 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63979019 epoch_slot_no: 302219 block_no: 7390847 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 27062 time: 2022-06-18 09:41:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe7b84809dc80fb8f4d126b2b59248a003f37ec745187065d8f94539a5a8569fBlock Operator
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