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 7333388 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 62790766 epoch_slot_no: 409966 block_no: 7333211 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 3300 time: 2022-06-04 15:37:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe38814adfb057c74726d8ed9273c81944579634683ba7be59428598e0aa77fbbBlock Operator
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