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 7371074 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 63568768 epoch_slot_no: 323968 block_no: 7370897 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 10384 time: 2022-06-13 15:44:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17d776816dae3a149f5b8889bb0086d34b0f21824ec9c9c01acd40c861070b13Block Operator
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