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 7334539 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62813792 epoch_slot_no: 992 block_no: 7334362 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 46695 time: 2022-06-04 22:01:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dff943c05be5666da55e27afa78776309ad51f25e25c7e2aa8f502f2217be1eBlock Operator
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