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 7317033 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 62454439 epoch_slot_no: 73639 block_no: 7316856 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 49607 time: 2022-05-31 18:12:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70130846f7d4e4068be329d6d921466813577fc0c986eb6ea2b8089b749cebefBlock Operator
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