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 7343156 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62990935 epoch_slot_no: 178135 block_no: 7342979 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 37296 time: 2022-06-06 23:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefc72e869d7416ab7c23c14434f19a0ffcbeef35959431a3b7a93e128e63cd99Block Operator
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