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 7335488 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 62833468 epoch_slot_no: 20668 block_no: 7335311 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 44283 time: 2022-06-05 03:29:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e8e9479e1fea758b02b7d54aa26009a37c609b2249ef4423487b813b0c5541Block Operator
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