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 7396363 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 64089670 epoch_slot_no: 412870 block_no: 7396186 slot_leader_id: 5878791 size: 42849 time: 2022-06-19 16:26:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd430ac73c08b1af014d9ae6b4abc51c7466471bf3ef8946632d726e48dd789b1Block Operator
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