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 7336661 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62857587 epoch_slot_no: 44787 block_no: 7336484 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 24581 time: 2022-06-05 10:11:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x384c9974364ef5b5c7ac82d31937369542987bc9950763121af9183cb40e78ffBlock Operator
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