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 7313665 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 62384447 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 7313488 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 88266 time: 2022-05-30 22:45:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb7c00304418cde4f81dc7e1a9d4954b1354c6fcb1721ff4d0f02f4ace7edacBlock Operator
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