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 7363052 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 63402021 epoch_slot_no: 157221 block_no: 7362875 slot_leader_id: 7363052 size: 86527 time: 2022-06-11 17:25:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23a879a48e34a1545fd3769ee47ec8987b5a28614eccb58db160461e2048e20aBlock Operator
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