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 7342506 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62977784 epoch_slot_no: 164984 block_no: 7342329 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 21304 time: 2022-06-06 19:34:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x569f22e202cee3200c0cb4479c2c7498ce871f3fd4a755712f141cd7f3d203fdBlock Operator
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