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 7316244 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 62438263 epoch_slot_no: 57463 block_no: 7316067 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 83065 time: 2022-05-31 13:42:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd970ec6c7e5b4c7d67b3e26cb8f027902de910a5a0c3a03cb2de3ad0142b2b33Block Operator
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