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 7359667 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 63332104 epoch_slot_no: 87304 block_no: 7359490 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 85467 time: 2022-06-10 21:59:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19ab4ec991aaf1fe57287f8ac31f41cedacec55c90df664be04b766010b6d43aBlock Operator
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