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 7338947 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62905710 epoch_slot_no: 92910 block_no: 7338770 slot_leader_id: 6532435 size: 53570 time: 2022-06-05 23:33:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61b9a26654a815627fe9e28cfb62f97559fadc4d244a28114ceebc34d5726f50Block Operator
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