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 7399765 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 64161534 epoch_slot_no: 52734 block_no: 7399588 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 45288 time: 2022-06-20 12:23:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b58f7eaaecb59f438ebd6b801dc1cebda4bef44722a8b9467a7f59cb67a8400Block Operator
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