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 7368661 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63519590 epoch_slot_no: 274790 block_no: 7368484 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 13139 time: 2022-06-13 02:04:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc794ee729c9d65fb4b22831ed57b6b567aaa219e2a2554f3ef1a707183825d2fBlock Operator
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