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 7339089 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 62908553 epoch_slot_no: 95753 block_no: 7338912 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 86963 time: 2022-06-06 00:20:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81878d004f4bac7917be040510cf305179bfa092d87e9cff9093c38eda6c0563Block Operator
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