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 7315806 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 62428733 epoch_slot_no: 47933 block_no: 7315629 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 71636 time: 2022-05-31 11:03:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3e598f42b1b5ffad5a2f7a92cd55cf09d56d87e7c9dc2384375a5cddff87997Block Operator
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