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 7349208 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 63116965 epoch_slot_no: 304165 block_no: 7349031 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 88036 time: 2022-06-08 10:14:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffc4f67e521c70e936c0f3bbe74c917f979d564ee0781123fc8392a91e8c6e27Block Operator
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