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 7342729 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 62982168 epoch_slot_no: 169368 block_no: 7342552 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 87964 time: 2022-06-06 20:47:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ddf1fe64d40fd617060de6cded6e354c919d572ba6142d4cd38fe0af1147f5eBlock Operator
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