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 7323593 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62588593 epoch_slot_no: 207793 block_no: 7323416 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 7907 time: 2022-06-02 07:28:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe897bf49fd0b269604e26d32cfddaf179da0dde53db5419c6a7bc32be5a71ad8Block Operator
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