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 7313885 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 118 slot_no: 62389077 epoch_slot_no: 8277 block_no: 7313708 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 88388 time: 2022-05-31 00:02:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0a00c991ac9051d74ce581fa984c2b7a499903cd9fc8cfc3d0ccb416724a55fBlock Operator
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