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 7314477 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 62401008 epoch_slot_no: 20208 block_no: 7314300 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 87523 time: 2022-05-31 03:21:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57229097a50643b645f01bf969b1d75b0f493c5cba7421ed8151141f4e59aa71Block Operator
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