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 7358349 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 63303515 epoch_slot_no: 58715 block_no: 7358172 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 87670 time: 2022-06-10 14:03:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x124bc31fb45d547ba190dcafb5a2f474a598e344d8b45151ac623f22a837dc5fBlock Operator
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