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 7318210 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62479373 epoch_slot_no: 98573 block_no: 7318033 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 85815 time: 2022-06-01 01:07:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fff98a9263936780fbc3d767b1d3517c761d798fa41c957f017848634d4233aBlock Operator
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