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 7357419 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 63285096 epoch_slot_no: 40296 block_no: 7357242 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 23162 time: 2022-06-10 08:56:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x259090f279222918417f3d82467c71c899084bba4e2c17821bab777e4c6d0720Block Operator
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