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 7333944 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 62801815 epoch_slot_no: 421015 block_no: 7333767 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 65783 time: 2022-06-04 18:41:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x650310f02863c7c74b13d0101d8025e0c8499367da191c4d54927085cdc19d1cBlock Operator
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