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 7317588 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 62466526 epoch_slot_no: 85726 block_no: 7317411 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 69197 time: 2022-05-31 21:33:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5128bb5b141e2a3c9610748d228716afc691bec1bd555078b87de26c1262b7fcBlock Operator
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