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 7338179 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 62889297 epoch_slot_no: 76497 block_no: 7338002 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 37935 time: 2022-06-05 18:59:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa21c51a6bf0463d71d6808d2a3bc60fdd0eac974727849f8736498ccd4fc52b1Block Operator
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