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 7348266 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 63097730 epoch_slot_no: 284930 block_no: 7348089 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 20493 time: 2022-06-08 04:53:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8ca8bf82ca7e8a6fd9c8fa247779b7a16fb7592299a2c601e15bddd91ff633Block Operator
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