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 7342774 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 62983274 epoch_slot_no: 170474 block_no: 7342597 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 83901 time: 2022-06-06 21:06:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9247f6bc4653fed500bbc8ce3d54690fa045b3d29f6deb7069e1142830638b59Block Operator
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