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 7368252 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 63510922 epoch_slot_no: 266122 block_no: 7368075 slot_leader_id: 7023601 size: 61382 time: 2022-06-12 23:40:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6dfe048db3df8a167902ea740eb6905caf6677dc4dfbff766a29f6411b47d47Block Operator
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