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 7366314 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 63469901 epoch_slot_no: 225101 block_no: 7366137 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 88850 time: 2022-06-12 12:16:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6b739f4c12c008a62cf1c6779ae2ad5c939bcd5b595317ddd9208d819860a18Block Operator
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