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 7320500 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62524334 epoch_slot_no: 143534 block_no: 7320323 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 83770 time: 2022-06-01 13:37:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9d9cbe5e00e0efe88b0dd8c8ffd6e87a44081c2bbef80f39197903e02af986bBlock Operator
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