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 7370554 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63558306 epoch_slot_no: 313506 block_no: 7370377 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 54150 time: 2022-06-13 12:49:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb208d07033b78135be3f67deadb1f9fe7d836c4a1ab61bca78b40200a6b82f14Block Operator
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