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 7342938 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 62986490 epoch_slot_no: 173690 block_no: 7342761 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 88797 time: 2022-06-06 21:59:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889110f5e2f6508cb44dfc843957bf910dd49ca6f938eb3647f5166a9c3714e9Block Operator
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