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 7399385 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 64153309 epoch_slot_no: 44509 block_no: 7399208 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 51512 time: 2022-06-20 10:06:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e3abd9a75fa930252ce3f2c250300c06a682f5f8caca8bf155d617352ffae83Block Operator
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