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 7333928 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62801501 epoch_slot_no: 420701 block_no: 7333751 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 88828 time: 2022-06-04 18:36:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92683d756220d708cbf9b2d65b05714ad1ca2f1117c1b03bdc668ea16aea26deBlock Operator
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