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 7316466 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 62442774 epoch_slot_no: 61974 block_no: 7316289 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 87814 time: 2022-05-31 14:57:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fae02b66d24c4f9b7a1910a4ef6c58fabb743c541619660d4dc2e49653b04f1Block Operator
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