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 7346076 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 63052410 epoch_slot_no: 239610 block_no: 7345899 slot_leader_id: 6906417 size: 88230 time: 2022-06-07 16:18:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634fd83c0898287e48b3d538d40bc85fc7c6b8cfd313513f9b4eb31d91042a74Block Operator
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