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 7358448 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63305544 epoch_slot_no: 60744 block_no: 7358271 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 49199 time: 2022-06-10 14:37:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x960c2ab42a8e84269fdad298e34c72bd251b26ac2aa1b82b3a0bf08def1fb979Block Operator
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