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 7329804 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 62717420 epoch_slot_no: 336620 block_no: 7329627 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 85916 time: 2022-06-03 19:15:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a3d9873ab7e4a5fc0a6c044bd1c40614f66e495394f51da92044f262bcef422Block Operator
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