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 7331477 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 62751752 epoch_slot_no: 370952 block_no: 7331300 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 82810 time: 2022-06-04 04:47:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e90b4c60a886725f8cb598ab7a52df483382da2b4093f2cc1d385c62767477Block Operator
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