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 7317162 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 62457241 epoch_slot_no: 76441 block_no: 7316985 slot_leader_id: 4578566 size: 88521 time: 2022-05-31 18:58:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc645e883c69c72e826edfbe1e789edff14d39f80f321934231b74d0aa265f71Block Operator
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