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 7322949 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62574904 epoch_slot_no: 194104 block_no: 7322772 slot_leader_id: 4640685 size: 64669 time: 2022-06-02 03:39:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8a450180f1bdba8336af3b9f94213e0b8f0aa8761cf9834528f948dce3fa380Block Operator
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