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 7320435 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 62522918 epoch_slot_no: 142118 block_no: 7320258 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 84892 time: 2022-06-01 13:13:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9ed89433b36b2400738f37ab9d6aac27f7ec072667ef3216de54210dc5f8566Block Operator
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