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 7342702 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 62981627 epoch_slot_no: 168827 block_no: 7342525 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 86676 time: 2022-06-06 20:38:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd52ad694310a719293fe8c73cec9d96f640a32ab75f818f5ad07e1604fd35dBlock Operator
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