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 7328347 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 62686281 epoch_slot_no: 305481 block_no: 7328170 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 63536 time: 2022-06-03 10:36:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaefd0d9985db3cb3dbf5a6de01bb2ba393487f120b4e1940651a2989a0002bc0Block Operator
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