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 7327466 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62669158 epoch_slot_no: 288358 block_no: 7327289 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 88163 time: 2022-06-03 05:50:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb459678c63ab46b7c64f53de99a18dba32b25a3dd8b847683082b9df3896ad98Block Operator
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