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 7351075 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 63156226 epoch_slot_no: 343426 block_no: 7350898 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 57537 time: 2022-06-08 21:08:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef7c0071ac129620f25e0bfee5909b144bbdd5b959d5e1f6ecf64aa27a3af783Block Operator
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