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 7342198 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 62970849 epoch_slot_no: 158049 block_no: 7342021 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 87807 time: 2022-06-06 17:39:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b6202ef5b01ad9600c939353f084c4dfdb58c6d75722c453d6db875aee2079dBlock Operator
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