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 7342522 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62978120 epoch_slot_no: 165320 block_no: 7342345 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 65518 time: 2022-06-06 19:40:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6795983a4a85178241347d1e95ac1487443eb5bb6f7e0c6e4a16674f4d12dd17Block Operator
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