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 7347653 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 63085012 epoch_slot_no: 272212 block_no: 7347476 slot_leader_id: 6467092 size: 69765 time: 2022-06-08 01:21:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f6997b14712456a62d2b2e8ee5cd7aa9101019ab787aa276380b219a3078d1Block Operator
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