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 7341560 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 62957891 epoch_slot_no: 145091 block_no: 7341383 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 47144 time: 2022-06-06 14:03:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc72a76b0a219c9d5d2c1c3e7b79d39e110ec1ae469206f49414c2bb414bdbe36Block Operator
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