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 7324337 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62604411 epoch_slot_no: 223611 block_no: 7324160 slot_leader_id: 7023601 size: 11544 time: 2022-06-02 11:51:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf46c448de83890886d1f26b712e4237b973dc25b92db55cca14032ddb1e3071dBlock Operator
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