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 7349160 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63115713 epoch_slot_no: 302913 block_no: 7348983 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 60120 time: 2022-06-08 09:53:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc59a0e72461e3be39128fa6a79ac9b1252b21e9eedd1be2706dbecdc89d21f6dBlock Operator
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