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 7351668 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63168574 epoch_slot_no: 355774 block_no: 7351491 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 87835 time: 2022-06-09 00:34:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52bfd2b50bc58fff1815b921bd10e93154a1cf568f8e48c821c85f6a8c02b3f8Block Operator
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