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 7329462 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 62709737 epoch_slot_no: 328937 block_no: 7329285 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 88346 time: 2022-06-03 17:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x464d1f1dca392e287b88dcf60f9173d3d21df4cb0163a9381fc9fbcb109041deBlock Operator
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