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 7336307 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62850316 epoch_slot_no: 37516 block_no: 7336130 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 82391 time: 2022-06-05 08:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x025eb210c1bc99bc88900a36bff4f0ce650e0aa61124becc5cb8df32eae1b6b8Block Operator
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