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 7365226 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 63447324 epoch_slot_no: 202524 block_no: 7365049 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 18337 time: 2022-06-12 06:00:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab847272a8643859090a60cbf8844263264aa0e4ac23e590a2170fc84796df0aBlock Operator
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