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 7338201 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 62889790 epoch_slot_no: 76990 block_no: 7338024 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 84037 time: 2022-06-05 19:08:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99335658f3b3753a8cb95725394c1956b60da68d1ac60a58f2571a8548c44dcbBlock Operator
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