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 7340362 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62934356 epoch_slot_no: 121556 block_no: 7340185 slot_leader_id: 7265602 size: 31253 time: 2022-06-06 07:30:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2abefe7edb00ab4ed928a5073c80f186a8eb08b5a6257d550039032997fccfeBlock Operator
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