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 7313789 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 62387211 epoch_slot_no: 6411 block_no: 7313612 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 85027 time: 2022-05-30 23:31:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6791c4027ef403f5f03fa6f1691c33b050cbaa234c5acf5f253b37e6bb104df4Block Operator
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