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 7353793 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63210905 epoch_slot_no: 398105 block_no: 7353616 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 61099 time: 2022-06-09 12:19:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ee406eebc084845261f74952be4ebd7dd8bbd3e8912b5478cb3ace0d5095c05Block Operator
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