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 7363966 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63421566 epoch_slot_no: 176766 block_no: 7363789 slot_leader_id: 4764127 size: 53249 time: 2022-06-11 22:50:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47d5b56ac7287fd811155dd0c806e34ef1552b5aa2737690e5a3460ac4fb5b4eBlock Operator
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