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 7326217 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62643616 epoch_slot_no: 262816 block_no: 7326040 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 87996 time: 2022-06-02 22:45:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dac07d5ad2d03e3723ad0aab6d8724b32b836fdc81810dcb930da7d773356dfBlock Operator
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