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 7317184 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 62457706 epoch_slot_no: 76906 block_no: 7317007 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 86110 time: 2022-05-31 19:06:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c282d4eec7047316526f1c7e9d10b5158723926ba704fe4a700749794416cb1Block Operator
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