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 7366543 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 63474795 epoch_slot_no: 229995 block_no: 7366366 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 64692 time: 2022-06-12 13:38:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0db8f03782e493f3e0d45b1b4cb676b1474c5bc13cf5950f869ac13cf9fa7336Block Operator
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