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 7340172 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 62930318 epoch_slot_no: 117518 block_no: 7339995 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 84212 time: 2022-06-06 06:23:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41c4486681269cd00aed3feeb97ecd543c3d1fc51dd450924f40bb3eda35ccb8Block Operator
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