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 7323429 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62584873 epoch_slot_no: 204073 block_no: 7323252 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 34012 time: 2022-06-02 06:26:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5768029c59cae5942f17f754ecbc7601b38654d7efb989d0cb84b6e99101f26Block Operator
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