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 7318849 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 62492197 epoch_slot_no: 111397 block_no: 7318672 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 54237 time: 2022-06-01 04:41:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd05e5525bba50f3695c44a3d1ae1f6602fed16979decdfe4de14473e3ee12dcBlock Operator
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