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 7319649 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62507346 epoch_slot_no: 126546 block_no: 7319472 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 44055 time: 2022-06-01 08:53:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c1331328fbdeb2e943c05e259157bb45a83fc3c1d201ae311fae19606e4cfbBlock Operator
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