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 7341150 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 62949746 epoch_slot_no: 136946 block_no: 7340973 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 81103 time: 2022-06-06 11:47:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe03b049934c008dcc7968e5465093a99a347e46c0e44a7e33d6cb09a0858de61Block Operator
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