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 7319379 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62502210 epoch_slot_no: 121410 block_no: 7319202 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 56691 time: 2022-06-01 07:28:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79dba2e2885f0a327605ded3df19404700393c737d86bec3fc6f8815d7f07ea3Block Operator
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