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 7340483 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 62937145 epoch_slot_no: 124345 block_no: 7340306 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 50730 time: 2022-06-06 08:17:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf307b30ffb051e03c282fa56e1742a7fbd4f5edf24a752712473b0c07c87caf0Block Operator
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