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 7421196 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 64615065 epoch_slot_no: 74265 block_no: 7421019 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 8038 time: 2022-06-25 18:22:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb16784c5bbd940a696c7efef6aed02bfea8220d63603af8959797f29af56aa40Block Operator
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