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 7366611 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63476038 epoch_slot_no: 231238 block_no: 7366434 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 37755 time: 2022-06-12 13:58:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50da6aa8cd97bbc2dd9bcb3cee0a629d867974896c24945c9861bf466cb8ed2aBlock Operator
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