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 7372302 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 63595034 epoch_slot_no: 350234 block_no: 7372125 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 28273 time: 2022-06-13 23:02:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad15a095a375b30d599eb66c0ac8caf8421e14ba5b0cfd4c7b9f893f3d026b57Block Operator
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