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 7396172 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 64085754 epoch_slot_no: 408954 block_no: 7395995 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 53834 time: 2022-06-19 15:20:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8da2172196d0d9dd5762ec292a3b240c9058975f6b23bea5c7b7287662c4aa9Block Operator
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