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 7367172 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 63487331 epoch_slot_no: 242531 block_no: 7366995 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 1412 time: 2022-06-12 17:07:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e48e0ab500b6b17b51d54ee26d21f6f3bf7e8d08c199c07ca426c90802549aBlock Operator
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