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 7369567 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 63538585 epoch_slot_no: 293785 block_no: 7369390 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 24705 time: 2022-06-13 07:21:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99a1d8a067f15f5759c73e871c9cdccfe1fad92eca8280e8b13abb2a6a8d12a5Block Operator
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