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 7337133 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 62867012 epoch_slot_no: 54212 block_no: 7336956 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 86363 time: 2022-06-05 12:48:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb38e452fcbe97ba250d81ea2b9ba4ba7f6fb30974a5203d675dbcf597dd00bafBlock Operator
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