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 7317142 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 62456725 epoch_slot_no: 75925 block_no: 7316965 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 88802 time: 2022-05-31 18:50:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x540854b42aa3d1c151c555742fea33fbb33799e148a1542f140ad76f6b98ae4eBlock Operator
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