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 7326013 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 62639009 epoch_slot_no: 258209 block_no: 7325836 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 52639 time: 2022-06-02 21:28:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f05b310fee57b416a6793c9cbe8f858cf6a07075c482e9c42f42ffe227019cbBlock Operator
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