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 7398648 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64137878 epoch_slot_no: 29078 block_no: 7398471 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 17574 time: 2022-06-20 05:49:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9903c4bfe20afaa349b5745738a3de2fc443f96175cfd57fc221912f8b6d995dBlock Operator
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