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 7317238 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 62459151 epoch_slot_no: 78351 block_no: 7317061 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 88698 time: 2022-05-31 19:30:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb457f56045a1e7abf7e1e3d41fb30d33421ec7d2fff5714be733d6b4dba8f671Block Operator
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