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 7342722 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 62981918 epoch_slot_no: 169118 block_no: 7342545 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 86564 time: 2022-06-06 20:43:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x122bea6d994cf51b060845698cb886741ff44b7d634101d240ef6721b192ff89Block Operator
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