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 7331066 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 62743662 epoch_slot_no: 362862 block_no: 7330889 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 31329 time: 2022-06-04 02:32:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8071c90e4d5ee3ad5dc4ced31ddd36ef7113d0d1d72ef3d4e4ba0553d62fbb78Block Operator
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