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 7334962 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 62823364
epoch_slot_no: 10564
block_no: 7334785
slot_leader_id: 7046639
size: 88416
time: 2022-06-05 00:40:55
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb32fa40801980fe16b1ea10fd5dd67a2ef8c4bbd977b6b5085766f769e8e3bc4
Block Operator
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