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 7393169 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 64024311 epoch_slot_no: 347511 block_no: 7392992 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 57532 time: 2022-06-18 22:16:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ed6199a0dfd684375e26cb9ad2850f0c1dcd4260c20736a5c6469d548255771Block Operator
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