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 7327866 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 62677297 epoch_slot_no: 296497 block_no: 7327689 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 17811 time: 2022-06-03 08:06:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf8f200cfa9e587b7ae1d0b4881404ea608cd1c7e1f6b2388a89cdf2b4c97c36Block Operator
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