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 7363726 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 63416060 epoch_slot_no: 171260 block_no: 7363549 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 63298 time: 2022-06-11 21:19:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bfd187a27f367564d97537960eda5824dcf677de436d313145c6411b79a566cBlock Operator
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