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 7341482 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 62956419 epoch_slot_no: 143619 block_no: 7341305 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 18846 time: 2022-06-06 13:38:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe45298dae4861d7e0047a512f9150ca8b2f5cc6a0f24933eca9a6dc2c3ca6efdBlock Operator
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