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 7355410 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63243349 epoch_slot_no: 430549 block_no: 7355233 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 83051 time: 2022-06-09 21:20:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6497c9bcc724985aaed7e7a1451fe29476d3c999eb40f4deec9da17f1b923dbcBlock Operator
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