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 7340384 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 62934927 epoch_slot_no: 122127 block_no: 7340207 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 82886 time: 2022-06-06 07:40:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec9e1801001278c83fc668d145c16fd339fae46e26e33c47ce6608ea415c1686Block Operator
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