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 7337909 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 62883337 epoch_slot_no: 70537 block_no: 7337732 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 83134 time: 2022-06-05 17:20:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7f4c9cba34c1f021271add164e5722b9485b49c69fc0b0e0e79fb8be624a520Block Operator
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