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 7394365 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 64048731 epoch_slot_no: 371931 block_no: 7394188 slot_leader_id: 6194579 size: 9402 time: 2022-06-19 05:03:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2c454888942a7cc9fa2c24f0b7e51ec8a3933da3f4ca405eb11e5a4d169b4c9Block Operator
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