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 7336616 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 62856834 epoch_slot_no: 44034 block_no: 7336439 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 79496 time: 2022-06-05 09:58:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e27cb7fb4ba6b7f5ab29b56f95c5afed59be10f240d9346d8c2dfe6ea0170bBlock Operator
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