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 7317821 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62471952 epoch_slot_no: 91152 block_no: 7317644 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 83839 time: 2022-05-31 23:04:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424e320f58759c8e09f769ff65ffdc75dc580cdd46ffb7d2f6faf3181db54738Block Operator
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