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 7329608 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 62713160 epoch_slot_no: 332360 block_no: 7329431 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 84837 time: 2022-06-03 18:04:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44fd453a04afb0a1075c59be65a83c64fad8992191d28f4ba009101816a9d5b9Block Operator
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