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 7342509 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 62977905 epoch_slot_no: 165105 block_no: 7342332 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 88825 time: 2022-06-06 19:36:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc969c0883ed047221492a5c122e137d0e8b30e8d72d95fdb3a87590218c2b3bfBlock Operator
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