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 7394608 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64053737 epoch_slot_no: 376937 block_no: 7394431 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 24550 time: 2022-06-19 06:27:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x381fdf936c2ee1f70051a0a727d65bdbf3a9565ed36a990628070e68bbc6ee6fBlock Operator
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