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 7365836 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 63459802 epoch_slot_no: 215002 block_no: 7365659 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 87996 time: 2022-06-12 09:28:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a47c20c6c44b5cefcf9b9c3d0235d1c0374a5b3662dc5ba5eafc2c1bf188d34Block Operator
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