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 7348749 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 63107247 epoch_slot_no: 294447 block_no: 7348572 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 35957 time: 2022-06-08 07:32:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x839cc09db7f9e0bd62298feac0ae67594a05c61a73fa625d7a4ad2cd5eb3ac02Block Operator
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