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 7397236 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64107459 epoch_slot_no: 430659 block_no: 7397059 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 51843 time: 2022-06-19 21:22:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cf72f85a9c0a5b1f9b362f2bcbd6459e87915faa7949e59d593783140cbe9b4Block Operator
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