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 7346157 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 63054423 epoch_slot_no: 241623 block_no: 7345980 slot_leader_id: 4562385 size: 88428 time: 2022-06-07 16:51:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec8321d23748bcae5b0f8bdd7ac2a88810d07b64bcfb1fe22b3a51b6a69e274bBlock Operator
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