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 7398992 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 64145238 epoch_slot_no: 36438 block_no: 7398815 slot_leader_id: 5507686 size: 42230 time: 2022-06-20 07:52:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2617ff754364e850ac9f467a032bc705143db42c8256ccc628d41c3c322a997Block Operator
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