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 7397277 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 64108378 epoch_slot_no: 431578 block_no: 7397100 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 88744 time: 2022-06-19 21:37:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6b57a78daef7c0c7eeb39b0ff7756d4c37aeacafd1ac143570277cb96b0467fBlock Operator
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