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 7335702 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62838318 epoch_slot_no: 25518 block_no: 7335525 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 88837 time: 2022-06-05 04:50:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54d5b82810440d721ce5fb6b7418745260d38841213c8d6c1c29f0d14622e243Block Operator
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