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 7322175 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62559953 epoch_slot_no: 179153 block_no: 7321998 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 61316 time: 2022-06-01 23:30:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfbc450d8c07857a9e7ee152e89c92524c089092722150f11576063d47e60b77Block Operator
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