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 7343959 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63008160 epoch_slot_no: 195360 block_no: 7343782 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 46947 time: 2022-06-07 04:00:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x257fd7a7c2375cefa578c45c66a2d3a1cefd65cab4382b14238f5701243558a4Block Operator
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