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 7327279 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 62665874 epoch_slot_no: 285074 block_no: 7327102 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 83271 time: 2022-06-03 04:56:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f17f8e3ebf10f2602309c6618f05406d89c1be6afea334a4c688d9855f50d7Block Operator
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