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 7368645 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63519309 epoch_slot_no: 274509 block_no: 7368468 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 33882 time: 2022-06-13 02:00:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5fecf1dc416bdf803e514b2c59f467abfc269de2a52f019fac341bf6db4efcdBlock Operator
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