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 7368187 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 63509506 epoch_slot_no: 264706 block_no: 7368010 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 22656 time: 2022-06-12 23:16:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70118341f262bc45b04c3da6b1e8a0e09ed14dc8ba64230085b027b5e379ca9dBlock Operator
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