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 7322550 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62566646 epoch_slot_no: 185846 block_no: 7322373 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 3637 time: 2022-06-02 01:22:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6c8ffc05ff8fb97a463939a0929785850655fb7cfd6b7d6a77900a224b188e4Block Operator
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