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 7394709 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 64055738 epoch_slot_no: 378938 block_no: 7394532 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 3332 time: 2022-06-19 07:00:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe21fa0e4f835db3a0420b50c514c8f965ed8f1d4e1a037517785ac2407a32fc7Block Operator
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