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 7338875 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 62904516 epoch_slot_no: 91716 block_no: 7338698 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 82794 time: 2022-06-05 23:13:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd35bc41b04aaec04f2071c3736bf49c2b00b031dc5793b2d31a3b2ac4d3e8246Block Operator
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