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 7328110 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 62681577 epoch_slot_no: 300777 block_no: 7327933 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 87745 time: 2022-06-03 09:17:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96b8cd9df4f549fab79895430b811120cc1e5b435ec8ebd49fd58a4e3a833801Block Operator
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