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 7317977 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 62474717 epoch_slot_no: 93917 block_no: 7317800 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 24378 time: 2022-05-31 23:50:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x218687870cbc5a5aa6074eb4f6fe5dc34d3bba9dabad094045b919d927475394Block Operator
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