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 7348040 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 63092709 epoch_slot_no: 279909 block_no: 7347863 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 88806 time: 2022-06-08 03:30:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac942217ef91d4c88a87d98459db2f0d79cc3b8effd91823c266a38ab98138c2Block Operator
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