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 7354245 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63220128 epoch_slot_no: 407328 block_no: 7354068 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 62513 time: 2022-06-09 14:53:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91ed428a4c83f149a1be48f486e69c752f6d3482799caa5c7ec517ce0d2401fbBlock Operator
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