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 7346396 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 63059398 epoch_slot_no: 246598 block_no: 7346219 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 54214 time: 2022-06-07 18:14:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe43ee43487939b058e8875ea7093d4ae816f8118fc809be32e9e2b2073a1724dBlock Operator
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