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 7397197 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 64106597 epoch_slot_no: 429797 block_no: 7397020 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 77575 time: 2022-06-19 21:08:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe06fd5117c188356019f00d7b02a97325c519c940e8b9292d740a2b3b63cd9f6Block Operator
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