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 7343678 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 63002365 epoch_slot_no: 189565 block_no: 7343501 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 6600 time: 2022-06-07 02:24:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49d6fc1177a1b828086c8705654c55206df9f108c3f4295fbf2dbea39bea4575Block Operator
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