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 7338185 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 62889498 epoch_slot_no: 76698 block_no: 7338008 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 80336 time: 2022-06-05 19:03:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe756a59c796ed133d342a7f55cb6aecff568fb4badad780130ea205b374012d3Block Operator
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