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 7395857 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 64079095 epoch_slot_no: 402295 block_no: 7395680 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 61452 time: 2022-06-19 13:29:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c80b926fc8243ced67b6f2635f104ea0718e710fdc6b29955da66286cd019ddBlock Operator
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