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 7350044 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 63135484 epoch_slot_no: 322684 block_no: 7349867 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 88625 time: 2022-06-08 15:22:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34953772bcd9a0ae4a5a0b3155e5ee4ef9b1cf2ca6376d83bacf875cf6b00228Block Operator
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