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 7338632 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 62898893 epoch_slot_no: 86093 block_no: 7338455 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 84127 time: 2022-06-05 21:39:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee21704ebd0a420bd30118241690d66da8d691d0d6665cde216482d26cb0752fBlock Operator
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