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 7368380 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 63513591 epoch_slot_no: 268791 block_no: 7368203 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 63865 time: 2022-06-13 00:24:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df90a4ac6ca919a0755dde6d22872488998103ca8cd8618c5ff583e2d87d78dBlock Operator
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