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 7324971 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 62617539 epoch_slot_no: 236739 block_no: 7324794 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 73913 time: 2022-06-02 15:30:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf16deca2fd7b4de0413626b3d6d448d880ad4a00024305f9da3a5f435a724cdaBlock Operator
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