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 7355559 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 63246226 epoch_slot_no: 1426 block_no: 7355382 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 83767 time: 2022-06-09 22:08:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac8b8f87ea3683a33e223aa77a16e0da18f51d3fcf587476638e01937f08fc9dBlock Operator
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