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 7371346 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63574617 epoch_slot_no: 329817 block_no: 7371169 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 4091 time: 2022-06-13 17:21:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0050c0e3f7c4e49960970b00b91de14c284ef462cfc7cc1a7ad3119327a1eca5Block Operator
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