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 7326348 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 62646261 epoch_slot_no: 265461 block_no: 7326171 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 16456 time: 2022-06-02 23:29:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4287ffb233210bfc95fa7e026f5ca2b7f778a7030fa829f29323afcabe8597acBlock Operator
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