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 7395206 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 64065926 epoch_slot_no: 389126 block_no: 7395029 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 41680 time: 2022-06-19 09:50:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d8cd3485f73d3fc8b9156490475fb8b281bff9fdc6bfc7148c8d3fd820b03aBlock Operator
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