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 7318000 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 62475230 epoch_slot_no: 94430 block_no: 7317823 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 84520 time: 2022-05-31 23:58:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70f1fad66411ad7077888b2b0c7d454da221b8eefa6aa6be83f780c9115d649bBlock Operator
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