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 7359512 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 63328776 epoch_slot_no: 83976 block_no: 7359335 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 21531 time: 2022-06-10 21:04:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2229a942d95c02db02d96052d8fdf6b829f9eaf758055ed42a167f5e93b895eBlock Operator
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