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 7329265 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 62705723 epoch_slot_no: 324923 block_no: 7329088 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 75521 time: 2022-06-03 16:00:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd61a58936303b7ba972f38e2862c2b61d37425819dadfc94c6aa523a084183b5Block Operator
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