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 7349426 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 63121911 epoch_slot_no: 309111 block_no: 7349249 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 75942 time: 2022-06-08 11:36:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69eda37ef5826630ecedc6904654f74140b16196a5c10449fa43ef79f934c2bcBlock Operator
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