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 7333119 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 62785432 epoch_slot_no: 404632 block_no: 7332942 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 87877 time: 2022-06-04 14:08:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d838ecdc3cc8308d80bd89a3d1deccae6dfc8a19e40821e83bcdb36a0ffca40Block Operator
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