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 7348434 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 63101485 epoch_slot_no: 288685 block_no: 7348257 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 46664 time: 2022-06-08 05:56:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e401266c8aab98c8f9a101fbe2983089a1dd994497e84457263b2b297a94abBlock Operator
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