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 7369898 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 63545156 epoch_slot_no: 300356 block_no: 7369721 slot_leader_id: 6018935 size: 27222 time: 2022-06-13 09:10:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36bf9d365108e88bbe5f7bc0f7b5e9a5b50320e804434b2aed9404d7f2011d6dBlock Operator
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