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 7360597 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 63351501 epoch_slot_no: 106701 block_no: 7360420 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 13276 time: 2022-06-11 03:23:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e5d3984add0118ccc7c1de0d443f0967b5ee0fa442047f7ac8a882f67247cdBlock Operator
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