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 7359976 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 63338089 epoch_slot_no: 93289 block_no: 7359799 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 87512 time: 2022-06-10 23:39:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc414ab8cab5131ab61559da65bdfc3d7a46e9ea8707bdd749aedda1653d16b8cBlock Operator
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