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 7367174 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 63487341 epoch_slot_no: 242541 block_no: 7366997 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 36273 time: 2022-06-12 17:07:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03469624ba10151ea2781d36a10c7cf3e3223a067d8f3b81019b7be581ab3c1dBlock Operator
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