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 7328169 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 62682798 epoch_slot_no: 301998 block_no: 7327992 slot_leader_id: 4591434 size: 86534 time: 2022-06-03 09:38:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc4be2ee8ecd4b27318b441dd8c1d24f941444f8e3a4f566fc19ff90ad17a732Block Operator
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