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 7342417 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 62975958 epoch_slot_no: 163158 block_no: 7342240 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 13554 time: 2022-06-06 19:04:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d193e8d7d41bcf170628057c5d49fe64fe6f82f367d487aefef47b9d5ecae3fBlock Operator
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