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 7349596 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 63125511 epoch_slot_no: 312711 block_no: 7349419 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 54333 time: 2022-06-08 12:36:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x231af39198b1c0d0357c6a5b7c93759f171fe498804e95861b8b43a6bfd019e5Block Operator
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