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 7313855 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 62388555 epoch_slot_no: 7755 block_no: 7313678 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 72692 time: 2022-05-30 23:54:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x578af75a6193139d53b6e35fc7fd63f749eeb0491c14009e4c295b6141e4e3cdBlock Operator
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