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 7319398 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 62502730 epoch_slot_no: 121930 block_no: 7319221 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 50411 time: 2022-06-01 07:37:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac2fa164f30f45e70dd1daff00c1382086dcb21cda8ac2cbf8f0f4fb6a13b8ecBlock Operator
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