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 7352198 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 63179290 epoch_slot_no: 366490 block_no: 7352021 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 73089 time: 2022-06-09 03:33:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3980b7f2f2946e7d5d3d31b3473a05689035f89425120354d28208f7975a015bBlock Operator
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