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 7367440 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 63493298 epoch_slot_no: 248498 block_no: 7367263 slot_leader_id: 7367440 size: 21785 time: 2022-06-12 18:46:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x451b3073c8eec21ac958d2829fe84a4bcd42584a126ae3a6bf9423b82423ef2dBlock Operator
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