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 7328719 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 62693795 epoch_slot_no: 312995 block_no: 7328542 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 85899 time: 2022-06-03 12:41:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06042d229cb89a0ccc8384bc3e2b8442f1d5d3f903f62b214d2af8976ca5dcfeBlock Operator
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