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 7353255 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 63200394 epoch_slot_no: 387594 block_no: 7353078 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 49946 time: 2022-06-09 09:24:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb94f458a96f9c3a5db6c7b79b3d3b0a6bd13f2ecdc92b4f549f121c2f017991bBlock Operator
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