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 7346461 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 63060918 epoch_slot_no: 248118 block_no: 7346284 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 83508 time: 2022-06-07 18:40:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb11e33d43e0ee96be3bd339544d37f8ae454226579608de0b13815d86e7b5286Block Operator
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