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 7372817 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63605486 epoch_slot_no: 360686 block_no: 7372640 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 58152 time: 2022-06-14 01:56:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x694c9b17c281bcd0a9e0ace0890966c725fdbed69c3a6d6d184da8691fa1c22aBlock Operator
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