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 7360874 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 63356794 epoch_slot_no: 111994 block_no: 7360697 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 74446 time: 2022-06-11 04:51:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3fe0d171d3fb4d9c1f528959da69a6a942dcb0da793fa84c7c4ef4d929e8bdbBlock Operator
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