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 7334255 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 62807919 epoch_slot_no: 427119 block_no: 7334078 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 87629 time: 2022-06-04 20:23:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebddac87418e1cb4333fc0d13741bbc19708a7172fcc36ee11825a4bb3985893Block Operator
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