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 7355063 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63236204 epoch_slot_no: 423404 block_no: 7354886 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 72487 time: 2022-06-09 19:21:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86aa7a88cd5dd8f3077fdda9521b3f1d4edc3a182357fbae383737a110431db1Block Operator
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