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 7328014 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62679937 epoch_slot_no: 299137 block_no: 7327837 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 27021 time: 2022-06-03 08:50:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a19d7a97f61df3811e5572dbc80e3cf8233838d26a3b8db359e516d709a2911Block Operator
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