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 7365236 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 63447649 epoch_slot_no: 202849 block_no: 7365059 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 84444 time: 2022-06-12 06:05:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb90c02ed941a949e869a523f59bb48edd020abde3ef211112d61ebfde0488addBlock Operator
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