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 7344065 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 63010059 epoch_slot_no: 197259 block_no: 7343888 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 29852 time: 2022-06-07 04:32:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84e3411bcf41401faa373e69c29b7127681d9f827b65eca4d955d5d8161e115aBlock Operator
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