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 7319487 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62504241 epoch_slot_no: 123441 block_no: 7319310 slot_leader_id: 5018762 size: 48928 time: 2022-06-01 08:02:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc522e9b0ddebd131bffb6cd24daa31a8dcf8f35b021a8b6b9a622ff95ae9b04eBlock Operator
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