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 7352442 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63184020 epoch_slot_no: 371220 block_no: 7352265 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 34881 time: 2022-06-09 04:51:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x516f458a7ded1dc45e1022c82da498e7e136a76eb73c532854112a316b10b0dfBlock Operator
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