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 7366941 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 63482509 epoch_slot_no: 237709 block_no: 7366764 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 43748 time: 2022-06-12 15:46:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358500a9e8b74a29f29f37cd6eeb8bf23045575eff4f79f0c13b5f15300a9b7dBlock Operator
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