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 7352218 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63179636 epoch_slot_no: 366836 block_no: 7352041 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 58306 time: 2022-06-09 03:38:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb73c1652bab86f3b30b7ebb50448fea9102e77173d56b60d2e4a8ebc366e0f19Block Operator
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