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 7335263 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 62829389 epoch_slot_no: 16589 block_no: 7335086 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 21433 time: 2022-06-05 02:21:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26f98607f869810827c2cc2599b1556fa791f3630ef5bbee79bf9366412db870Block Operator
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