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 7363706 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 63415674 epoch_slot_no: 170874 block_no: 7363529 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 31176 time: 2022-06-11 21:12:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20135d0b834ec350ee094c2fa988c990e10146dd2a6cabd38ae68f942431e0fBlock Operator
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