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 7316226 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 62437796 epoch_slot_no: 56996 block_no: 7316049 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 84320 time: 2022-05-31 13:34:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4558a362f5ec439511549256509e82363baada061493141b3612102f6642f0ebBlock Operator
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