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 7340446 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62936425 epoch_slot_no: 123625 block_no: 7340269 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 18159 time: 2022-06-06 08:05:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbafc9ce46c2d9b976765490352f387b53c644a3ec0faadb0a7adbbf08951374Block Operator
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