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 7328205 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 62683476 epoch_slot_no: 302676 block_no: 7328028 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 54840 time: 2022-06-03 09:49:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98406768cb84d7b904208f7f423716b7ab27fb650377668de63fd017dbb0fcc3Block Operator
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