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 7346946 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 63071205 epoch_slot_no: 258405 block_no: 7346769 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 88158 time: 2022-06-07 21:31:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0234225495c40d99e70f59923dcbc93a9fed087a52a5fc6f7de15d5f1b560d7dBlock Operator
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