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 7332446 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62771918 epoch_slot_no: 391118 block_no: 7332269 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 31067 time: 2022-06-04 10:23:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5dacde43568cdc378968aa702806b201517ef3e0d12e4c46fbe3ef332735f3bBlock Operator
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