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 7357458 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 63285819 epoch_slot_no: 41019 block_no: 7357281 slot_leader_id: 4583744 size: 88676 time: 2022-06-10 09:08:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa6fbd4639c1be64e635a61229eaf71dfbf2f32cae5dc4f989e92d8338c4895Block Operator
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