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 7342887 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62985278 epoch_slot_no: 172478 block_no: 7342710 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 42460 time: 2022-06-06 21:39:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a68d2d4efd225c9a5ec48b2ca6b3ab65157282bf12db283c77e4591d1686c8Block Operator
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