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 7397135 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 64105527 epoch_slot_no: 428727 block_no: 7396958 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 88662 time: 2022-06-19 20:50:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cb60d6a6f10c752cd46a3ef324bfd5880f97043f5f570b123733a3d1c6df487Block Operator
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