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 7365761 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 63458198 epoch_slot_no: 213398 block_no: 7365584 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 70752 time: 2022-06-12 09:01:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321d3a69e6d3f3949b0eef7547b8f435b3c348934430f5931e311ad445852b8fBlock Operator
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