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 7324168 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62600337 epoch_slot_no: 219537 block_no: 7323991 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 50540 time: 2022-06-02 10:43:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7f6f63ad1e38144f313012e4b968f4679be7d9a93787c89bb2b3fb7e0f4e675Block Operator
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