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 7396258 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 64087675 epoch_slot_no: 410875 block_no: 7396081 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 88751 time: 2022-06-19 15:52:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54185b1f1b0acbc4168e88e5f6a9730eb2eb2f470baeb846bd432cdcf87101aaBlock Operator
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