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 7328713 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 62693646 epoch_slot_no: 312846 block_no: 7328536 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 73121 time: 2022-06-03 12:38:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408dd97258aee6dab3d8dc1f71a83a0c48a13b213ae1fc6b4d461f46c9e30c21Block Operator
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