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 7337897 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 62883085 epoch_slot_no: 70285 block_no: 7337720 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 88641 time: 2022-06-05 17:16:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ccdea1d7f3281f025c3f988b9a0f4042617d42f00241fa25fa4a4a97da85d97Block Operator
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