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 7366538 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 63474751 epoch_slot_no: 229951 block_no: 7366361 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 42152 time: 2022-06-12 13:37:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef5fd79c383bbda0abea52af2af9c7f90c5fe39acb8d8960e84e124680d2037eBlock Operator
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