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 7396966 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 64101896 epoch_slot_no: 425096 block_no: 7396789 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 84054 time: 2022-06-19 19:49:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd1b4b8c4937a0690fe91a5db56042f73fffef633bd831c9547af818f086062fBlock Operator
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