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 7318657 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 62488078 epoch_slot_no: 107278 block_no: 7318480 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 22680 time: 2022-06-01 03:32:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828351ce199d59a062af317eda0a06067e99b4ce4ba85141798d1a6690f4bfb2Block Operator
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