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 7393416 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64029676 epoch_slot_no: 352876 block_no: 7393239 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 29374 time: 2022-06-18 23:46:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86e988aed58389d9b91dcd003b06d0fb6548023d61da141bf6d575bb011baa44Block Operator
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