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 7351465 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63164660 epoch_slot_no: 351860 block_no: 7351288 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 37306 time: 2022-06-08 23:29:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2700d7af85f73aa904260d941e6e5d66847d8e64858ace0f33dd8c4cb1d3a05Block Operator
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