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 7314927 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 62410415 epoch_slot_no: 29615 block_no: 7314750 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 86285 time: 2022-05-31 05:58:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40975c2feca20ceb7040cde548da4707f5c3498ac668eb32ace87933ac057992Block Operator
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