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 7395986 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64081903 epoch_slot_no: 405103 block_no: 7395809 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 28444 time: 2022-06-19 14:16:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63381ea871a451e0b2f72155a5cb445f1bc49ef901830e9a02934efea17ff38dBlock Operator
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