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 7334077 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 62804502 epoch_slot_no: 423702 block_no: 7333900 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 85974 time: 2022-06-04 19:26:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5a760a1841a52e7f3ebde3834fea6ae9151179cc1d934c5051b7d533d40a3dBlock Operator
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