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 7355374 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63242652 epoch_slot_no: 429852 block_no: 7355197 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 86148 time: 2022-06-09 21:09:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c494a451b6e832a2d4c45ec7192dd3e825e41dd157060634b038131feae6520Block Operator
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