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 7300372 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 62109859 epoch_slot_no: 161059 block_no: 7300195 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 80631 time: 2022-05-27 18:29:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf5255d945124983bc7e9a3d0182db3aba4c1fd380d36c6fb0c35d10eda8733cBlock Operator
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