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 7338265 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 62891074 epoch_slot_no: 78274 block_no: 7338088 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 15661 time: 2022-06-05 19:29:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cb7c1b378c5664fc8e32e217a15b9f3f085b7e43ffe2a155cfe68770a5555f8Block Operator
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