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 7397136 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 64105539 epoch_slot_no: 428739 block_no: 7396959 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 88846 time: 2022-06-19 20:50:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5c3fc180e99f1438c53a6e75cc5b97ead1d732587765fdfb1fb8070dba2bc86Block Operator
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