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 7392174 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 64003250 epoch_slot_no: 326450 block_no: 7391997 slot_leader_id: 5512673 size: 55347 time: 2022-06-18 16:25:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x638328cca53b3d467fa41e31187e9bc264ac5933a45534106d00f640cf6bd7c1Block Operator
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