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 7394415 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 64049806 epoch_slot_no: 373006 block_no: 7394238 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 34970 time: 2022-06-19 05:21:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5deb56cd879e68dff593698bbcf49ecb14a0afa23edc1fe17345fc56896e841Block Operator
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