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 7339912 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 62925240 epoch_slot_no: 112440 block_no: 7339735 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 30898 time: 2022-06-06 04:58:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b58b5883831c8b8c961c781f5b188c70ec305409c8e5dfc00a620564d3b79deBlock Operator
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