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 7353614 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 63207567 epoch_slot_no: 394767 block_no: 7353437 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 87772 time: 2022-06-09 11:24:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc0e501e50c42ed6d2964e418b0a626d6026f86d7c205c27fe5b96cb34d36ad9Block Operator
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