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 7369219 Details
Epoch: 344Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 63531058
epoch_slot_no: 286258
block_no: 7369042
slot_leader_id: 4571982
size: 88592
time: 2022-06-13 05:15:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x582b21420c8fd9e98eafe3182a614e53c9ff2493d9b634a613118d9349c37430
Block Operator
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