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 7319346 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 62501566 epoch_slot_no: 120766 block_no: 7319169 slot_leader_id: 7067812 size: 26401 time: 2022-06-01 07:17:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf45c6c46ab973e638febad39fc475fc803da4bbf18cc4772443bb65b5cb65333Block Operator
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