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 7396681 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 64095813 epoch_slot_no: 419013 block_no: 7396504 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 87546 time: 2022-06-19 18:08:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x568171df1b95d1351bd7004915689fc6d71ae3be2765ce822bdfb35457c8f55fBlock Operator
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