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 7345039 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 63030110 epoch_slot_no: 217310 block_no: 7344862 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 34095 time: 2022-06-07 10:06:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb9f94ccb6176457b68a7b8e1cda7a44c0eeecf73319d7008a72b7ccdd980ef8Block Operator
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