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 7361231 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63363675 epoch_slot_no: 118875 block_no: 7361054 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 46103 time: 2022-06-11 06:46:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8374da3ea8464c76cd5f5cca8f7fad692f7c050816c68f378b36f450b0e4f3bbBlock Operator
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