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 7393949 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64040460 epoch_slot_no: 363660 block_no: 7393772 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 1598 time: 2022-06-19 02:45:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbddbe3e5189988b2e42a9dc4f78ac1cd534f0b7a46f78181245614ffa1b93854Block Operator
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