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 7325144 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 62621315 epoch_slot_no: 240515 block_no: 7324967 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 75414 time: 2022-06-02 16:33:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4c4929df4fbdf5c7bfb48673dce18f904f9a97fa807591dbd954bef9e00184fBlock Operator
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