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 7342601 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 62979691 epoch_slot_no: 166891 block_no: 7342424 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 83299 time: 2022-06-06 20:06:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd348fd3975f804aaeec04d6e5184f0c0bcaff1e01393d8ceb657f9b134c1dc20Block Operator
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