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 7342943 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 62986572 epoch_slot_no: 173772 block_no: 7342766 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 84550 time: 2022-06-06 22:01:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2162cfd37d9ec1993b76c1845d35dede44509a52dfda1b09ca7f4c55e8495bcaBlock Operator
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