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 7357827 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63293024 epoch_slot_no: 48224 block_no: 7357650 slot_leader_id: 4865043 size: 84488 time: 2022-06-10 11:08:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc607554ab227e26d34c5365a60aa7c463e1b5d7182fb6e4c09f3c7f3220d89b4Block Operator
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