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 7342738 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 62982422 epoch_slot_no: 169622 block_no: 7342561 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 87895 time: 2022-06-06 20:51:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cef1f704d4076b5441f0cce581b5b3b299f56952d473d61b86300b03a7592b8Block Operator
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