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 7334783 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 62819303 epoch_slot_no: 6503 block_no: 7334606 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 72875 time: 2022-06-04 23:33:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75a4dfdcc0164a7fc6acb1e362ba2bd43d4f9f061af17767e322eacc656f0149Block Operator
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