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 7357229 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 63281135 epoch_slot_no: 36335 block_no: 7357052 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 59199 time: 2022-06-10 07:50:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7af16277669e33ccff909a9a4c87c9a7e6cd3d18002f9cb9d1cdff626fc729beBlock Operator
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