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 7324648 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 62610806 epoch_slot_no: 230006 block_no: 7324471 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 28964 time: 2022-06-02 13:38:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec9c07b022d7d700622a525889ab81b6c581fea9840afb4192ca71eeb73457bBlock Operator
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