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 7393917 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 64039935 epoch_slot_no: 363135 block_no: 7393740 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 16149 time: 2022-06-19 02:37:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e9a101ade9fc3554edfe36a181be7260fa680f434236d1bbfea26e7da66e31fBlock Operator
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