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 7362040 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63380816 epoch_slot_no: 136016 block_no: 7361863 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 73468 time: 2022-06-11 11:31:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef00116d9580a622bf4067ee969642e3bf646ad13b1235f9d4faf34a1d09ba4dBlock Operator
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