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 7398386 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 64131675 epoch_slot_no: 22875 block_no: 7398209 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 40623 time: 2022-06-20 04:06:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x718f395d488feb6974bf8cf981f7edffe5afe84444f158a527a3d701dc20dc29Block Operator
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