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 7316121 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 62435586 epoch_slot_no: 54786 block_no: 7315944 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 84006 time: 2022-05-31 12:57:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd06366c079679dc6a778fbe5b09ac357cae9a04d3fd1766386badf273a912240Block Operator
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