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 7342395 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 62975645 epoch_slot_no: 162845 block_no: 7342218 slot_leader_id: 7133925 size: 88754 time: 2022-06-06 18:58:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d162a74c52d6925c9588ce8efd8c6a02c57948331024e5bbd2c393810ed97deBlock Operator
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