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 7339157 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 62909960 epoch_slot_no: 97160 block_no: 7338980 slot_leader_id: 5411416 size: 19589 time: 2022-06-06 00:44:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c376dd3d845931f67acff69a1eef31438929d608261d517ec502c985086618aBlock Operator
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