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 7314572 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 62402907 epoch_slot_no: 22107 block_no: 7314395 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 63606 time: 2022-05-31 03:53:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7a55874c07604b77ed6af259fd90a7649f0a0bbd117b1f93bce86d766e65cbcBlock Operator
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