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 7367376 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 63491808 epoch_slot_no: 247008 block_no: 7367199 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 83926 time: 2022-06-12 18:21:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02ac24d6262537c4a94f871c2b4e551fcd157f648f99e9195b1219535fdd6cc8Block Operator
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