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 7327998 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62679672 epoch_slot_no: 298872 block_no: 7327821 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 6245 time: 2022-06-03 08:46:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c7d2d245c4a38971f46c5a7536a9fcbe8b5c20207363b62a21cc11314bddefdBlock Operator
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