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 7397111 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 64105010 epoch_slot_no: 428210 block_no: 7396934 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 42116 time: 2022-06-19 20:41:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a454374be0a9f5ea03ddde7f2a328dcdb89a271d83112872f5d2cd8018363eBlock Operator
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