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 7346595 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 63063904 epoch_slot_no: 251104 block_no: 7346418 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 87989 time: 2022-06-07 19:29:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd64a542124c07beffad4eb9f565b021670ff1bb7b6cca2a4af7b09030bb5b92bBlock Operator
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