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 7391466 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 63988172 epoch_slot_no: 311372 block_no: 7391289 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 10084 time: 2022-06-18 12:14:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecbd32ed5aabde8ee6aaeebcdbd67e4cd13df1416cbcf7786ec2392fd669006dBlock Operator
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