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 7367543 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63495556 epoch_slot_no: 250756 block_no: 7367366 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 55790 time: 2022-06-12 19:24:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada02397a08c84e759beec9dd48ed9af22b89ff7c69838d8ddb4a824f510b937Block Operator
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