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 7354406 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63223383 epoch_slot_no: 410583 block_no: 7354229 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 58846 time: 2022-06-09 15:47:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6133572e123a75ae4b5bd451f205ce73889e320481286e9a7645fa46aa53e87Block Operator
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