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 7339975 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 62926438 epoch_slot_no: 113638 block_no: 7339798 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 4219 time: 2022-06-06 05:18:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd02bd09db99b54d1fd5d478d915028a6a7166f8273b1600983208dfe8bc4f7Block Operator
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