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 7314928 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 62410456 epoch_slot_no: 29656 block_no: 7314751 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 88330 time: 2022-05-31 05:59:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b19dc571cf2d55de23c952f44ff7d3a04cd99f9e751bfdbb298e5a900b45507Block Operator
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