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 7326258 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 62644534 epoch_slot_no: 263734 block_no: 7326081 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 42574 time: 2022-06-02 23:00:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xace647cdd9584c66f35a7981c730737d68616a8e0dc6f8e9f775f4df5d83dc05Block Operator
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