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 7343464 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 62997917 epoch_slot_no: 185117 block_no: 7343287 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 87448 time: 2022-06-07 01:10:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ab3b82336a18a3d4f33759be9ee211debc825d246fa6823b37bd7c6b6e56d69Block Operator
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