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 7346373 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 63058843 epoch_slot_no: 246043 block_no: 7346196 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 88305 time: 2022-06-07 18:05:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee665e7a96a787565e38fec9414c68d2cf75b73e69dee07d33f234c872659dc2Block Operator
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