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 7337547 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 62875906 epoch_slot_no: 63106 block_no: 7337370 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 85371 time: 2022-06-05 15:16:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1e59b361fec86257ee1bf65a43eeb40e9dd61ce41789f6d6f2033203ed6b90cBlock Operator
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