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 7346530 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 63062482 epoch_slot_no: 249682 block_no: 7346353 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 81811 time: 2022-06-07 19:06:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed59daf897f529a4305d6c7b76ca3eba227805df8230a96d0063d8331bd106e5Block Operator
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