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 7336783 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62859930 epoch_slot_no: 47130 block_no: 7336606 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 24538 time: 2022-06-05 10:50:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba0b35c031da0273e71997d972e555b50fa5771798c57a90e1d93518b3f7c5a9Block Operator
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