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 7358652 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 63309729 epoch_slot_no: 64929 block_no: 7358475 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 83614 time: 2022-06-10 15:47:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeec7b40af13c056d49c5eaaee4e333c90369d68a43e2837b9e2944ca21401c32Block Operator
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