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 7361160 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 63362456 epoch_slot_no: 117656 block_no: 7360983 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 18027 time: 2022-06-11 06:25:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b7eacb07fe3608eecee5ffe9a106c0c7be007ae2dd356c81f45cbb67e9aaa73Block Operator
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