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 7347154 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 63075431 epoch_slot_no: 262631 block_no: 7346977 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 41719 time: 2022-06-07 22:42:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5e9eaf9f6c74f9934981ec7b5487647ebd9890cfd8262cf1638c43f6bcab68bBlock Operator
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