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 7395108 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 64064022 epoch_slot_no: 387222 block_no: 7394931 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 11626 time: 2022-06-19 09:18:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd56c505fb71491d0fcea8a4f2ff32232db432c3a84ed70802c8f252361303e3Block Operator
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