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 7354231 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 63219875 epoch_slot_no: 407075 block_no: 7354054 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 86946 time: 2022-06-09 14:49:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd95bd078e1ab42df9bc90f54c4478f86c7ca6e570cfc559d4f8aa9de837d195Block Operator
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