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 7336519 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 62854899 epoch_slot_no: 42099 block_no: 7336342 slot_leader_id: 6882915 size: 69849 time: 2022-06-05 09:26:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335cad2deb0e1fd3044ab517d6ae44aad86334b7d0bf96f2c751363fc1d9799fBlock Operator
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