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 7396759 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 64097347 epoch_slot_no: 420547 block_no: 7396582 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 24251 time: 2022-06-19 18:33:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16952fd444bdd428bb91f54e0477812f20ad9b80ac6bf07fc8833c761747599aBlock Operator
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