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 7317195 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 62457950 epoch_slot_no: 77150 block_no: 7317018 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 83436 time: 2022-05-31 19:10:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c16113349546df7de342665e27384bd1d9a54fdbaeaa680382e1fe5a8beaa5Block Operator
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