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 7347179 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 63075911 epoch_slot_no: 263111 block_no: 7347002 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 88752 time: 2022-06-07 22:50:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f127cf364b911c8d22bc50a5df10d4890d08be078c84e90075cc9a29175089Block Operator
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