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 7342899 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62985506 epoch_slot_no: 172706 block_no: 7342722 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 88697 time: 2022-06-06 21:43:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821e2318851ebbefd1648ca099786bbbd6f73efe07fbc2fbc5a009bd1f32d3eaBlock Operator
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