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 7396454 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 64091362 epoch_slot_no: 414562 block_no: 7396277 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 88818 time: 2022-06-19 16:54:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x732a3b840042ebab6c829d526ba2ec705ddd36164ff9e65242f0d90800a27241Block Operator
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