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 7397450 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 64112271 epoch_slot_no: 3471 block_no: 7397273 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 68365 time: 2022-06-19 22:42:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050b6f38a8c4f78cd8d7f12eeeee1f80594c103a7ce66238859671a3a3ec8e2eBlock Operator
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