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 7345584 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 63041888 epoch_slot_no: 229088 block_no: 7345407 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88082 time: 2022-06-07 13:22:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf58584fbc0ee4cc00c82ac4bfaa301658a42a8ee1533630ab9d5d22cf9026b1fBlock Operator
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