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 7350247 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 63139665 epoch_slot_no: 326865 block_no: 7350070 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 14228 time: 2022-06-08 16:32:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacfce6c315e4fdb259ea3ffb53f519b11082fbbc964a751e64c4129446470c80Block Operator
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