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 7340151 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 62929807 epoch_slot_no: 117007 block_no: 7339974 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 42200 time: 2022-06-06 06:14:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x551bad3e6bfd1d9665d5aa2bbc123233ddf1d88e83c1185113088faf900fb1a3Block Operator
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