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 7342464 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 62976962 epoch_slot_no: 164162 block_no: 7342287 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 41071 time: 2022-06-06 19:20:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3806e80738022d5dcdf97b7a08475a004283559b5ac897472dff40c8f4e5ae6fBlock Operator
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