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 7325927 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 62637239 epoch_slot_no: 256439 block_no: 7325750 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 84872 time: 2022-06-02 20:58:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64ddfb02ce5104b0195ea248d4e13a28cbe7a7cd46520a4f5bd4d0ef0e3c2bd1Block Operator
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