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 7394648 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 64054646 epoch_slot_no: 377846 block_no: 7394471 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 27482 time: 2022-06-19 06:42:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe748a3d6fd06c833f543cc3af578c1ba3daf4a2b00fefe1584fa09e16dd8760dBlock Operator
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