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 7391064 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 63979749 epoch_slot_no: 302949 block_no: 7390887 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 41254 time: 2022-06-18 09:54:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa98003b350a95f0a435133c6e7841f7ae435d1527083f2f26ab0bebb117bc69cBlock Operator
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