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 7346088 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 63052711 epoch_slot_no: 239911 block_no: 7345911 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 86849 time: 2022-06-07 16:23:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x575f8a9a9e6ce8bdde922df30a78c90379bd3f6fa84a7b90376a21ddacd2171aBlock Operator
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