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 7343574 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 63000047 epoch_slot_no: 187247 block_no: 7343397 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 84089 time: 2022-06-07 01:45:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24c594ab7ad21e441d1ff2ad543607eb62951e657b7f7870c7b40d8dc7a57deeBlock Operator
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