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 7364862 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63439868 epoch_slot_no: 195068 block_no: 7364685 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 31968 time: 2022-06-12 03:55:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8f2537d10fafcfdcde2ed4dc79dfe48ddef8fd88cd92eccacb9d22be0703f2dBlock Operator
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