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 7338094 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 62887220 epoch_slot_no: 74420 block_no: 7337917 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 83718 time: 2022-06-05 18:25:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x942050486966d891174b9625cb8ab765fa8a6b9d352e58933bf403db89737a17Block Operator
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