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 7356849 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63273452 epoch_slot_no: 28652 block_no: 7356672 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 67960 time: 2022-06-10 05:42:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbca6c1946dfe1858167fef63e7c4851a1a75b2d24a1fc9669ef24fae0f6fd9cbBlock Operator
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