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 7396286 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 64088251 epoch_slot_no: 411451 block_no: 7396109 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 40643 time: 2022-06-19 16:02:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef89fe91c6894beabea492596ba93e5c4ab8a460cd489e81dee5e3099732cde0Block Operator
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