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 7346620 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 63064574 epoch_slot_no: 251774 block_no: 7346443 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 83347 time: 2022-06-07 19:41:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf9921279e4d85ec483a0a8eeba65c0b220ef6138512ead55e4b1a64d3792cbBlock Operator
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