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 7326306 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 62645511 epoch_slot_no: 264711 block_no: 7326129 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 87938 time: 2022-06-02 23:16:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57981633440db6e006e6a8e9941557cdb7b7467d7e6d35ef8701bbd483916334Block Operator
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