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 7351523 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 63165601 epoch_slot_no: 352801 block_no: 7351346 slot_leader_id: 6573795 size: 88313 time: 2022-06-08 23:44:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36fe21e388ab65ea2024567c94d08d48a89cb20f6aee8fd4ebe5c5af4e3feb78Block Operator
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