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 7340354 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62934142 epoch_slot_no: 121342 block_no: 7340177 slot_leader_id: 5013653 size: 27250 time: 2022-06-06 07:27:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d53fdfaf5c082c75dabfe8e1d589acab1a178c1be9736e26d7226a7c7741538Block Operator
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