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 7328794 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 62695516 epoch_slot_no: 314716 block_no: 7328617 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 7228 time: 2022-06-03 13:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c7051a08429303081d424d01c43f5d13b67efeeea512fb1ad27caf6ec3c1f56Block Operator
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