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 7364021 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 63422636 epoch_slot_no: 177836 block_no: 7363844 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 80540 time: 2022-06-11 23:08:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f3b04397ea7b1511acd5c95cb288a55eeedc403ad140ae80a62db6834098914Block Operator
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