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 7328554 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 62690702 epoch_slot_no: 309902 block_no: 7328377 slot_leader_id: 6121992 size: 30408 time: 2022-06-03 11:49:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08607648c059366f056c0db2bc2cbb0edefd5a16a6f48a1dfe1ac46b39c654d4Block Operator
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