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 7368464 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63515449 epoch_slot_no: 270649 block_no: 7368287 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 88508 time: 2022-06-13 00:55:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d76208b8b9a5f7fb989e962023f9859657d25edce78764d38040465589847a9Block Operator
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