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 7338995 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62906505 epoch_slot_no: 93705 block_no: 7338818 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 49118 time: 2022-06-05 23:46:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7799e4743360b8babbad85c903acc02b62d3576435f1d401b1e1f2aac1333bcBlock Operator
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