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 7336565 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 62855907 epoch_slot_no: 43107 block_no: 7336388 slot_leader_id: 7243938 size: 38557 time: 2022-06-05 09:43:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc6929712a0d87112bc7e3b0402364d48a47e6d054a8487b209118fd8e951eecBlock Operator
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