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 7336581 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 62856218 epoch_slot_no: 43418 block_no: 7336404 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 80785 time: 2022-06-05 09:48:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x123918f2ddb83cebb793768e92290127d5833b1e28d61b2eade601d0a9424101Block Operator
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