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 7342961 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62986967 epoch_slot_no: 174167 block_no: 7342784 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 38207 time: 2022-06-06 22:07:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74bcc2cb57d21a5e141340fc7c7048aa9e0d06a75ed4f6e0bc9ab16c021114dbBlock Operator
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