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 7362576 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63391641 epoch_slot_no: 146841 block_no: 7362399 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 88776 time: 2022-06-11 14:32:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b0da212eae07b4fabea94c4acc8cf88c95353bc3c07d0092e971f17751a074aBlock Operator
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