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 7363924 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63420708 epoch_slot_no: 175908 block_no: 7363747 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 80475 time: 2022-06-11 22:36:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40488c72a611436bdedd29f462b36b6f6448a28dc3ef0e53d31a64e965339178Block Operator
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