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 7342695 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 62981389 epoch_slot_no: 168589 block_no: 7342518 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 84377 time: 2022-06-06 20:34:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05e2a0e9c314707a90e635c857816913bb4a13e7e341eaaa9c458e63258f366dBlock Operator
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