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 7337418 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62873392 epoch_slot_no: 60592 block_no: 7337241 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 88487 time: 2022-06-05 14:34:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82c98d46cb2d7f845e187bb9e5a2830b74586d03a120a49d0592a6efe353fa10Block Operator
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