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 7314389 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62399203 epoch_slot_no: 18403 block_no: 7314212 slot_leader_id: 7314389 size: 36738 time: 2022-05-31 02:51:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe416c98d947663cf1ba2581e22ee83c79b00d9e8b35252cefb6bde25736f3020Block Operator
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