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 7342454 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 62976746 epoch_slot_no: 163946 block_no: 7342277 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 86195 time: 2022-06-06 19:17:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0bec24c4dd77f00cc379d5e0bfd1622f43497b44ae491e8a3f8625cb03292f1Block Operator
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