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 7340499 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62937425 epoch_slot_no: 124625 block_no: 7340322 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 87721 time: 2022-06-06 08:21:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0f2775f816e597b643b13ed2863ecaa886f29ddc19034d7c9ff6648e344c5ccBlock Operator
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