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 7318682 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62488530 epoch_slot_no: 107730 block_no: 7318505 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 18321 time: 2022-06-01 03:40:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ea39e3bb7dbfba26fecf068d4476d369708963d0be6920e79b67fcd82ca85bBlock Operator
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