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 7344942 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 63027817 epoch_slot_no: 215017 block_no: 7344765 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 87240 time: 2022-06-07 09:28:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92091bb8019ab9429aad3b8be5377543ff218b348dff70f07ffcd7a27ce6c985Block Operator
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