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 7321237 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 62539440 epoch_slot_no: 158640 block_no: 7321060 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 82798 time: 2022-06-01 17:48:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc17f3344a132b6907a676857dc1525dfc0584161f34027ec6395399952d875Block Operator
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