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 7331038 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 62742986 epoch_slot_no: 362186 block_no: 7330861 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 84408 time: 2022-06-04 02:21:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25cef9b4d75f3172a3366f943bad2330061e88808090f0a9a3fb9aee27c91db9Block Operator
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