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 7399064 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 64147073 epoch_slot_no: 38273 block_no: 7398887 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 20948 time: 2022-06-20 08:22:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90f587ac50fc5a32509b01b7e3f8f8f454673450351adb0fad575669949683f6Block Operator
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