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 7331982 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62761665 epoch_slot_no: 380865 block_no: 7331805 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 40937 time: 2022-06-04 07:32:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccc71718b7633f72fae2cf7b44194cf182e5d44e5ab2957d2f3cd43b9fb31a00Block Operator
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