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 7392883 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 64018326 epoch_slot_no: 341526 block_no: 7392706 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 49654 time: 2022-06-18 20:36:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf496b5fa3aafaa3f38b1c8af312f93ab7516d8d23a5e9c19f0e69c6472258797Block Operator
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