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 7397485 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 64112946 epoch_slot_no: 4146 block_no: 7397308 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 88197 time: 2022-06-19 22:53:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21adc780ad1b11fca1ccf3a0aeee72a48723bf8ad0a69ab6f87ff9419a2c9f14Block Operator
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