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 7342195 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62970808 epoch_slot_no: 158008 block_no: 7342018 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 58985 time: 2022-06-06 17:38:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08c737225959bc852f8accf3a84c055eda2d7f57587aa06978e61478829eebccBlock Operator
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