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 7320110 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 62515823 epoch_slot_no: 135023 block_no: 7319933 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 84560 time: 2022-06-01 11:15:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf088e50ade2ba9f5f7c8b99fedb8603bda7656192beecdc6d6765f7ad8a0136Block Operator
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