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 7324527 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62608600 epoch_slot_no: 227800 block_no: 7324350 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 46254 time: 2022-06-02 13:01:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd83dd3e4dfa364bb515a0d5dbbf88a7e8c4be12586b8556ac98d147cc1e863b5Block Operator
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