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 7331388 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62749757 epoch_slot_no: 368957 block_no: 7331211 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 53718 time: 2022-06-04 04:14:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13a3aa63d45b94a72d533aff2769c2e5db61d7d24420c339e12a2a3ccc9d8361Block Operator
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