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 7394997 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64061582 epoch_slot_no: 384782 block_no: 7394820 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 13603 time: 2022-06-19 08:37:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a04f4a77cebebbe54d61b82f435284caf90607deec3808864259b5102d0dde9Block Operator
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