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 7398008 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 64123290 epoch_slot_no: 14490 block_no: 7397831 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 40769 time: 2022-06-20 01:46:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe23c512423f987a4eb9c9dbbee5e00339b79dd2caf31870663187934e084d9a2Block Operator
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