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 7342251 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62972195 epoch_slot_no: 159395 block_no: 7342074 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 52685 time: 2022-06-06 18:01:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3e7ac54c667ca0b1e0c4cd99df8a8978ae8cfbd31e7bc3f3290165ed278ae7aBlock Operator
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