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 7356735 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 63271140 epoch_slot_no: 26340 block_no: 7356558 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 21391 time: 2022-06-10 05:03:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x898cace6eae0bd388f6cd8a6035628753c7652666afb7d7c7217f74581caf831Block Operator
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