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 7334626 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 62815787 epoch_slot_no: 2987 block_no: 7334449 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 83986 time: 2022-06-04 22:34:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8ddff2d9a84d2856116c71e1adf415f7ed384d99752ea6dda3f0963be2a70faBlock Operator
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