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 7352668 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 63188197 epoch_slot_no: 375397 block_no: 7352491 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 1587 time: 2022-06-09 06:01:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c11876ca9be85a41694d2705fa641480b5602fc71c3620025db6d514f1b768bBlock Operator
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