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 7317514 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 62465063 epoch_slot_no: 84263 block_no: 7317337 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 88736 time: 2022-05-31 21:09:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20a96ecdc86fe5dfc44f2c6a2f7bb98b412ab144cc5d4ce8d348a24ffed6573eBlock Operator
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