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 7313245 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 62375725 epoch_slot_no: 426925 block_no: 7313068 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 42567 time: 2022-05-30 20:20:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaed5c4e01eb7aa3746e37ac7b7e43ec47d43a37eb468284366c98dea36ec2bc3Block Operator
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