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 7333785 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62799098 epoch_slot_no: 418298 block_no: 7333608 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 87687 time: 2022-06-04 17:56:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e98c2c4d82f92c5c61473f4f53f3497f17ff0b9cce4fc530a97bc3d5f23556bBlock Operator
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