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 7318331 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62481787 epoch_slot_no: 100987 block_no: 7318154 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 37196 time: 2022-06-01 01:47:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf42b95cd469e99c8fcbc2dac010b4b9879cebee8cf33470a9c82c2741fd80aeBlock Operator
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