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 7355308 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63241337 epoch_slot_no: 428537 block_no: 7355131 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 14209 time: 2022-06-09 20:47:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dbb686fd26b5a93b06cd2336cbc8b2f1f916e83fabf0e45f49a8d022ec05020Block Operator
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