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 7354603 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 63227092 epoch_slot_no: 414292 block_no: 7354426 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 83302 time: 2022-06-09 16:49:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b1380c335e99621e5626c2e2273191100690ee7c69ff3db09f1decadf294a3aBlock Operator
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