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 7357886 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 63293971 epoch_slot_no: 49171 block_no: 7357709 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 87677 time: 2022-06-10 11:24:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e49f6beabff2f4e9ff82ce9efcfd34b8e2eaafa96b9b2baa21da24b95b43712Block Operator
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