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 7329996 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 62721831 epoch_slot_no: 341031 block_no: 7329819 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 88600 time: 2022-06-03 20:28:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x689f1444c4ba80dc3294b87de9c738dbece412a7e39ebd8e3e639ed52f3da46fBlock Operator
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