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 7342777 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 62983329
epoch_slot_no: 170529
block_no: 7342600
slot_leader_id: 4588641
size: 87393
time: 2022-06-06 21:07:00
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4931195af659426f7ce881d36d007914af195d2c1e5d7323833d15364f929889
Block Operator
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