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 7322173 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 62559881 epoch_slot_no: 179081 block_no: 7321996 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 76803 time: 2022-06-01 23:29:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04947f3854cdb4bde300a0c8d6771a1f8031e52bd83a94edd21d9d84cada586aBlock Operator
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