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 7359861 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 63335813 epoch_slot_no: 91013 block_no: 7359684 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 56638 time: 2022-06-10 23:01:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0c6f4806a8e529abc02e8e626550b51765c515aa3dc43c166e13a4b919f1cc8Block Operator
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