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 7359891 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 63336570 epoch_slot_no: 91770 block_no: 7359714 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 83592 time: 2022-06-10 23:14:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5003289bed9eadba071b7157e4877f99f0f09253ca9378398f85f7c5f4d3bdcbBlock Operator
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