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 7371218 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 63572228 epoch_slot_no: 327428 block_no: 7371041 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 88421 time: 2022-06-13 16:41:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc143c049abddbb71d9f1825c88292ad8ed88f148f1c730686456361abf9a00fdBlock Operator
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