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 7328594 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 62691412 epoch_slot_no: 310612 block_no: 7328417 slot_leader_id: 6879530 size: 30745 time: 2022-06-03 12:01:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb1c9c1a8603ebe5ba1f0f6a11b63fab86233921099efc0b2708b660ca801931Block Operator
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