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 7356641 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 63269065 epoch_slot_no: 24265 block_no: 7356464 slot_leader_id: 5823990 size: 85106 time: 2022-06-10 04:29:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bfe27237e315ee595f569f83a7058d614fc632bc9fe1a7cd63421b5f61213cfBlock Operator
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