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 7314731 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 62406264 epoch_slot_no: 25464 block_no: 7314554 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 79471 time: 2022-05-31 04:49:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a4e869dbf56e11140a3ad549b8810ca10135d4ce9938ca4a29e0ec405958f7eBlock Operator
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