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 7342143 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 62970045 epoch_slot_no: 157245 block_no: 7341966 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 83305 time: 2022-06-06 17:25:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41a91f20702cb5278e8afbf2e28a3793149b717ed58bac6c3ead9064ef800505Block Operator
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