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 7342435 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 62976313 epoch_slot_no: 163513 block_no: 7342258 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 6815 time: 2022-06-06 19:10:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8824f16de4ab5e952c4dcfc0502dbfc90515f6be0a56307c2c1001d3860f32bfBlock Operator
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