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 7346154 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 63054378 epoch_slot_no: 241578 block_no: 7345977 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 88168 time: 2022-06-07 16:51:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cf01b14b9d5a1197d0fff4e30623efa1f5463e94b6f8f6b939c37f6437f56f9Block Operator
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