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 7342816 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 62984160 epoch_slot_no: 171360 block_no: 7342639 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 85116 time: 2022-06-06 21:20:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6570b10915b5f62ef52273a5c1db99584f3f8493943db181f3d74ddc8a0b82f9Block Operator
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