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 7317908 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 62473735 epoch_slot_no: 92935 block_no: 7317731 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 85772 time: 2022-05-31 23:33:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ed420db7b917b7db060b2e5072ef0cdad2a8cf32b17abb943f7833d7a495c6dBlock Operator
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