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 7338388 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 146 slot_no: 62893470 epoch_slot_no: 80670 block_no: 7338211 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 88100 time: 2022-06-05 20:09:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36524fb7635b03b42198270f43f3d5db0653d68f00901eb3da6569f0f7b5f635Block Operator
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