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 7326869 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 62657439 epoch_slot_no: 276639 block_no: 7326692 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 827 time: 2022-06-03 02:35:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc134d5a7d824260b932d51ea96d145bceb53ea0a77ee2de895b99b834d0a997eBlock Operator
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