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 7333077 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 62784754 epoch_slot_no: 403954 block_no: 7332900 slot_leader_id: 6886729 size: 86554 time: 2022-06-04 13:57:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8dadc75999fca0ff3624428e300fff590198751d66c57cc3fdd72a5186f7532Block Operator
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