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 7317025 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 62454289 epoch_slot_no: 73489 block_no: 7316848 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 87088 time: 2022-05-31 18:09:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8803875f82e4bac284d65bb14641001bccddcfb55c8f65b47b3879b8e15591bBlock Operator
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