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 7324479 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 62607399 epoch_slot_no: 226599 block_no: 7324302 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 40819 time: 2022-06-02 12:41:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x881709340603b839ab99adf6fffa86522a371a2c625071d1102e6a74a0ee16bfBlock Operator
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