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 7322374 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 62563483 epoch_slot_no: 182683 block_no: 7322197 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 88746 time: 2022-06-02 00:29:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3851ca08e3f5a0c1dd497aaee9d04ce9d522d6e84019155fd9b7e13fc2a79c7eBlock Operator
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