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 7314643 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 62404395 epoch_slot_no: 23595 block_no: 7314466 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 84825 time: 2022-05-31 04:18:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x053c76a67b7674f2e22c17951f9b92dcae3d9e6701dcda78ca0db6e47d32c147Block Operator
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