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 7366969 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 63483092 epoch_slot_no: 238292 block_no: 7366792 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 88146 time: 2022-06-12 15:56:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda391163877c4bdbb88e0f09f71e54170485d3fb1b1229a9c4c91d375e06198Block Operator
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