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 7327148 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 62662897 epoch_slot_no: 282097 block_no: 7326971 slot_leader_id: 6987331 size: 78181 time: 2022-06-03 04:06:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x145fa324629dad8267a612ae4915d34a377bf5c36e66d85f26e19edcdf2e3ef0Block Operator
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