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 7367700 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 63498951 epoch_slot_no: 254151 block_no: 7367523 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 86777 time: 2022-06-12 20:20:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x214f2aa4fe03db206af7f6efc973338b8289589f1b45be45f1b7d2731a7cd881Block Operator
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