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 7321586 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62546947 epoch_slot_no: 166147 block_no: 7321409 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 21324 time: 2022-06-01 19:53:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66019b9261e9649ede01d9cd9e00ba537a144e5ee6bf9e342527abdc76fd0e0dBlock Operator
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