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 7354668 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 63228351 epoch_slot_no: 415551 block_no: 7354491 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 78360 time: 2022-06-09 17:10:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a26170b346c181ea0dbe73e708709e39517c90de7f6fba37e32456896e9e235Block Operator
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