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 7359662 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 63332001 epoch_slot_no: 87201 block_no: 7359485 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 85876 time: 2022-06-10 21:58:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1165f092241d0cbc16e4560833d229f0413cf567c5ecdec79abd8d606fda2c0bBlock Operator
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