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 7359040 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 63318499 epoch_slot_no: 73699 block_no: 7358863 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 20100 time: 2022-06-10 18:13:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x895da881623bfa7b7c7afb6cefa4c74bb47b7827370604bceb099f4877cdd990Block Operator
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