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 7393155 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 64023938 epoch_slot_no: 347138 block_no: 7392978 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 54049 time: 2022-06-18 22:10:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471085f8dd9a42b60cbd82f1c87de170b221a5eb2febe3d5eb4479558ebcc370Block Operator
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