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 7338597 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 62898154 epoch_slot_no: 85354 block_no: 7338420 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 82684 time: 2022-06-05 21:27:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9b6a94d6ff3ce559c839ce10aaf467c12008468e1b231ee9f5ca4df78e63dfbBlock Operator
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