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 7352012 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 63175679 epoch_slot_no: 362879 block_no: 7351835 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 8994 time: 2022-06-09 02:32:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a403f7cd05072b5b0786de902368d5fccabf2c58c414a4f3536106c8fe3eb6cBlock Operator
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