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 7361401 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63367188 epoch_slot_no: 122388 block_no: 7361224 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 71051 time: 2022-06-11 07:44:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36f6adc36c707f4bd350f1818b77e0ec4b23a0157a10aaa09c9a4e2ec1ccb21bBlock Operator
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