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 7371859 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 63585819 epoch_slot_no: 341019 block_no: 7371682 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 88885 time: 2022-06-13 20:28:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07891484894cd4bd3025e441e87aacff04df0710ce96e278f595ac77b72d7ce0Block Operator
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