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 7338943 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62905670 epoch_slot_no: 92870 block_no: 7338766 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 73820 time: 2022-06-05 23:32:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfed3be064b75573fc8aef9e1fcdaf36f1a08f28c35123698e11b3e287f53bb30Block Operator
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