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 7342813 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 62984036 epoch_slot_no: 171236 block_no: 7342636 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 83020 time: 2022-06-06 21:18:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa496154275030c849b46101b05ffeac45110d6455662f8e544d6ea4705880d81Block Operator
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