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 7314709 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 62405836 epoch_slot_no: 25036 block_no: 7314532 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 83545 time: 2022-05-31 04:42:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0fd7ae34cc7c4d55a744368dd2f4c0331da34a8597cf990e21c3db8c7f99469Block Operator
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