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 7392981 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64020766 epoch_slot_no: 343966 block_no: 7392804 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 13830 time: 2022-06-18 21:17:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89b597eea4015cb2d4b9486d37ea2932a2a329d91346c4162a1b4a4fe2b030dcBlock Operator
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