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 7346586 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 63063739 epoch_slot_no: 250939 block_no: 7346409 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 83364 time: 2022-06-07 19:27:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b2810abbd1f3f42fcfe2b908066d76ca62e1c70883b2c050290f09954b1ccdBlock Operator
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