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 7351588 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 63166920 epoch_slot_no: 354120 block_no: 7351411 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 18317 time: 2022-06-09 00:06:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe16d3df353aa4789a0cd8ecbe45dc66f5c9a156f255401dd0833f56b8fb53924Block Operator
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