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 7323182 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 62579813 epoch_slot_no: 199013 block_no: 7323005 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 38056 time: 2022-06-02 05:01:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa57dc0b5f69b795abfe038bb7c27f478087954515d7431cb92514180a77aadBlock Operator
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