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 7314254 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 62396324 epoch_slot_no: 15524 block_no: 7314077 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 86473 time: 2022-05-31 02:03:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc68d5e5ac94f745988ce9f55dd9067bcb7bd6b3a84774d663988e725a9a7637Block Operator
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