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 7376217 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 63675629 epoch_slot_no: 430829 block_no: 7376040 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 81384 time: 2022-06-14 21:25:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x771528861d312563652a7c4daedd235e0a1975a73aa0c8f615287de4de7c92a3Block Operator
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