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 7317442 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 62463498 epoch_slot_no: 82698 block_no: 7317265 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 34240 time: 2022-05-31 20:43:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4bdee4477adfedd2c0ddb978ad6ef65e4b17c90f030edb2800d4b394a98e0e3Block Operator
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