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 7315267 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 62417586 epoch_slot_no: 36786 block_no: 7315090 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 82459 time: 2022-05-31 07:57:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbf014353af9e60bf84f80067df85b8de430893ed595406eb8d6edc9913adc8dBlock Operator
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