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 7323497 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 62586671 epoch_slot_no: 205871 block_no: 7323320 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 83063 time: 2022-06-02 06:56:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e197644beef68c377105b7ca03c0657ec8d8aac73bf1a983ea8c30ed80823eBlock Operator
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