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 7392144 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 64002631 epoch_slot_no: 325831 block_no: 7391967 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 68505 time: 2022-06-18 16:15:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d009926e7061c9eff0df7616d328c4ba2f01adac199c00506e6c8844d1311c8Block Operator
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