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 7342125 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62969590 epoch_slot_no: 156790 block_no: 7341948 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 88827 time: 2022-06-06 17:18:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2d3ee2b6795440f4cd6eb66e9b9409c9b5dd7476c7d52877af55fd1e272b1feBlock Operator
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