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 7347548 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 63083173 epoch_slot_no: 270373 block_no: 7347371 slot_leader_id: 5875938 size: 58960 time: 2022-06-08 00:51:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63cb9c4f332ba47fb93ff3e7364125101043bc07d27f542a45215960d6666a73Block Operator
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