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 7344502 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 63018963 epoch_slot_no: 206163 block_no: 7344325 slot_leader_id: 5088394 size: 82893 time: 2022-06-07 07:00:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3278689ef2cc84ba6e19118381036bfa33526aae209f7bf8c04f5146c0c2eadBlock Operator
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