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 7343689 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 63002740 epoch_slot_no: 189940 block_no: 7343512 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 88267 time: 2022-06-07 02:30:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d78492a364d7b5b6e734d541ec4f1997231760c6d2116b4deca6733549640f9Block Operator
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