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 7326409 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62647503 epoch_slot_no: 266703 block_no: 7326232 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 66442 time: 2022-06-02 23:49:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7b6a97f598870b3ce9237dc6408b6bdd5616ce40077b7ebf483f737b4581c54Block Operator
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