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 7368463 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 63515415 epoch_slot_no: 270615 block_no: 7368286 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 78889 time: 2022-06-13 00:55:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd14420440d8d922142e24a48d43d6211c3e66f132e06585919744042391b7a48Block Operator
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