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 7318617 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62487221 epoch_slot_no: 106421 block_no: 7318440 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 53948 time: 2022-06-01 03:18:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x221674c9c303524cd1460fcf08c383a5c56d14b7923de08a3423c40e31852bfaBlock Operator
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