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 7350114 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 63136999 epoch_slot_no: 324199 block_no: 7349937 slot_leader_id: 7260861 size: 85101 time: 2022-06-08 15:48:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x811f27996c6dcfdddce4f8aee0c2cc42b77bd51ba0b52091a36a54a027737e19Block Operator
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