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 7321866 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 62552877 epoch_slot_no: 172077 block_no: 7321689 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 83824 time: 2022-06-01 21:32:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x176b376ec986ad0185ba223a5fe337ba0e08b5c69cd811fdd29a5e266c3e839dBlock Operator
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