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 7315694 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 62426414 epoch_slot_no: 45614 block_no: 7315517 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 36223 time: 2022-05-31 10:25:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x807471557c0d58553282f965a7c840df3d312f372f5f9a74a10d1a513ba49574Block Operator
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