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 7375252 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 63655395 epoch_slot_no: 410595 block_no: 7375075 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 88446 time: 2022-06-14 15:48:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94176cde3c85fbb009aff12a726d29c462b6701fac613074654c58f719e32096Block Operator
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