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 7362473 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 63389588 epoch_slot_no: 144788 block_no: 7362296 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 12606 time: 2022-06-11 13:57:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x508bf7dcd2b3140512b2d118245d510b566c372f5bb4feb1c1bf2297ad4bb298Block Operator
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