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 7353664 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63208354 epoch_slot_no: 395554 block_no: 7353487 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 62016 time: 2022-06-09 11:37:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3581b1f43a4dbd34b4fd1a617b35318a6540dca274bf164b4a73d6f1cc2f12aBlock Operator
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