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 7396718 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 64096601 epoch_slot_no: 419801 block_no: 7396541 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 29307 time: 2022-06-19 18:21:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8223c02990fc238b266d6d187fdb41ee4bce954e56e3fff01f22808d2d3a98f9Block Operator
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