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 7395948 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64081154 epoch_slot_no: 404354 block_no: 7395771 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 49536 time: 2022-06-19 14:04:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321f07a0fdd972fa8d25bc0436d42cb3465305e24248b9df3eb34ed3d498d455Block Operator
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