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 7318208 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 62479295 epoch_slot_no: 98495 block_no: 7318031 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 40563 time: 2022-06-01 01:06:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3d4c04a14bc090a9610da7991ec637b66881a6f6aa170c1d728d0a37adc6580Block Operator
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