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 7330131 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62724374 epoch_slot_no: 343574 block_no: 7329954 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 85575 time: 2022-06-03 21:11:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ef41338a51257d4c49fa407aa46f8a76a1cf612f191dcc23fa14b059cb7a8e8Block Operator
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