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 7343141 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 62990661 epoch_slot_no: 177861 block_no: 7342964 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 88854 time: 2022-06-06 23:09:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75f0061565d715d2d08131a00caa3193381b94e0e5e51dab4b53b3c1801d0335Block Operator
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