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 7348600 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 63104743 epoch_slot_no: 291943 block_no: 7348423 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 21542 time: 2022-06-08 06:50:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66944e30dd55f21e323743a11a80f04dca6f1b7ddad2b8e2e056959979f942c6Block Operator
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