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 7399805 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64162264 epoch_slot_no: 53464 block_no: 7399628 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 52891 time: 2022-06-20 12:35:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x465b867616428d7b52a7a816df59939b0a07bb9802ec97654f0f72d4c516f2ffBlock Operator
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