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 7395361 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 64069050 epoch_slot_no: 392250 block_no: 7395184 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 48057 time: 2022-06-19 10:42:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe3273dc0761d920df264bd7d6c287c928dbe16662301e887bfa643cd695a77cBlock Operator
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