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 7323492 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 62586532 epoch_slot_no: 205732 block_no: 7323315 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 28421 time: 2022-06-02 06:53:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64727d9fb941fa9790dc80adbb13e74ffd34d77bd9ec7ad59ffb5971f96158fcBlock Operator
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