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 7343036 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 62988402 epoch_slot_no: 175602 block_no: 7342859 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 26999 time: 2022-06-06 22:31:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0143e8b049225cfdbf1b0d84d6e3a7564198955d96fdb3daf23fa03a273d9cb3Block Operator
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