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 7342305 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62973332 epoch_slot_no: 160532 block_no: 7342128 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 85203 time: 2022-06-06 18:20:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cedca8edce215dcf90d3cdf01415243df5ae231b633e272ef09f5d86f2de0cfBlock Operator
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