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 7337744 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 62879885 epoch_slot_no: 67085 block_no: 7337567 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 87958 time: 2022-06-05 16:22:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bf70488c32b10ef3a66710437a148d139d21305faed97da2663693465e3185dBlock Operator
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