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 7341768 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 62961850 epoch_slot_no: 149050 block_no: 7341591 slot_leader_id: 5686400 size: 88076 time: 2022-06-06 15:09:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b9b63611ed57bf5bf4250d8c1102c70645eb066736ed0b8a469d732641f1a0Block Operator
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