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 7345702 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 63044345 epoch_slot_no: 231545 block_no: 7345525 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 87080 time: 2022-06-07 14:03:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x962029b34d6332e7d64de6c1c790ef76b401dd38d4faa1afa4a6145886184106Block Operator
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