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 7342697 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 62981432 epoch_slot_no: 168632 block_no: 7342520 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 80768 time: 2022-06-06 20:35:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13d70b51743a7cfd7190c0a8829d47658019fa3c2c61b6b4651adca96167d96fBlock Operator
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