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 7349235 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 63117795 epoch_slot_no: 304995 block_no: 7349058 slot_leader_id: 5786392 size: 68883 time: 2022-06-08 10:28:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15f7aa2c12487a4f05250f976a6925b0fecf8972ea7a57a450c578b35be0885aBlock Operator
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