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 7337409 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 62873160 epoch_slot_no: 60360 block_no: 7337232 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 88521 time: 2022-06-05 14:30:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9142d812046a4ea8df6609de3aca1002c7bd7d4f0aa33e65da77ad8b5495bd97Block Operator
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