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 7327464 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 62669053 epoch_slot_no: 288253 block_no: 7327287 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 23564 time: 2022-06-03 05:49:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77c58b0e74dd47604776af1f86c869ee1d0fb168a258aca0d004ade9acc86243Block Operator
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