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 7341384 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 62954462 epoch_slot_no: 141662 block_no: 7341207 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 87699 time: 2022-06-06 13:05:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43273de33c13238dc38533621cbdf08a0a46ded32f44a2faab68c53f8140d358Block Operator
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