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 7399766 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64161543 epoch_slot_no: 52743 block_no: 7399589 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 17238 time: 2022-06-20 12:23:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x294532dfc5588b3af414924a79f125c07f0fe425253bec3e58ba6a4708fc3a51Block Operator
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