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 7319955 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 62512694 epoch_slot_no: 131894 block_no: 7319778 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 41809 time: 2022-06-01 10:23:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc09e3bb4b0707a07a78925a837fbf284a8d3310b7fd4232f6239df5176a048adBlock Operator
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