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 7362818 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 63396990 epoch_slot_no: 152190 block_no: 7362641 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 51875 time: 2022-06-11 16:01:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a893ed01519846ac246d44c96e3ad6b4e99cd0a083535c2a7f5f20b1a43e4a2Block Operator
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