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 7368776 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 63521855 epoch_slot_no: 277055 block_no: 7368599 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 48177 time: 2022-06-13 02:42:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7587918cad125736dcc19736b1456f27e7e4b01349609fe3f97cb638b5bf0ba4Block Operator
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