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 7316182 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62436914 epoch_slot_no: 56114 block_no: 7316005 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 62302 time: 2022-05-31 13:20:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3280acca4a1ceeee84c8ab2cddf9d7c9c2d6ef9a80bee8b7f0367df63ddf36Block Operator
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