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 7369162 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 63530077 epoch_slot_no: 285277 block_no: 7368985 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 16551 time: 2022-06-13 04:59:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3093b5837475ba3fad528c15bb55e38043d8ab1f93addb72009b39c154778345Block Operator
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