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 7329846 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 62718409 epoch_slot_no: 337609 block_no: 7329669 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 88635 time: 2022-06-03 19:31:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3adecdb03b715563eaf984d3e48088d1322cd756a0c53deb31a3c0897392bf8bBlock Operator
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