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 7398873 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 64142710 epoch_slot_no: 33910 block_no: 7398696 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 86628 time: 2022-06-20 07:10:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1b6822008f0b1aa2ddeaf8bf74291303cd6322c6e9f906c0d6596dbf48dc05aBlock Operator
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