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 7360867 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63356698 epoch_slot_no: 111898 block_no: 7360690 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 40284 time: 2022-06-11 04:49:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfcf00f1095d37ede38c48ae5f96547a9a7942dd4ddd6482f4870a9c65c09756Block Operator
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