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 7335356 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 62831195 epoch_slot_no: 18395 block_no: 7335179 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 40051 time: 2022-06-05 02:51:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd8b10d2e6d48f0238e342b48a4bf3e966cc3aa46f412802cf04695ef2a98247Block Operator
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