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 7369749 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 63542072 epoch_slot_no: 297272 block_no: 7369572 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 4022 time: 2022-06-13 08:19:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a3093f38599c0d5581da8d3ae9d8ba7893ee6129596e1b968dbd97447cc435Block Operator
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