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 7330802 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 62737664 epoch_slot_no: 356864 block_no: 7330625 slot_leader_id: 4639464 size: 28216 time: 2022-06-04 00:52:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82dd4cdf8f018d323eb604ef6cc0a23dc7b3dbff4037ec8618bad09999fabcdBlock Operator
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