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 7316776 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 62449026 epoch_slot_no: 68226 block_no: 7316599 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 75596 time: 2022-05-31 16:41:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfee82c4b4361548019e2328073de9bf8be65934058f7725bb65e0b8d84237c5dBlock Operator
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