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 7395773 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 64077571 epoch_slot_no: 400771 block_no: 7395596 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 69242 time: 2022-06-19 13:04:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb98972c2cef4a5653d46c40bd8c8cb841c27b2d1fd2bb8679f0a01b1d95715c9Block Operator
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