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 7300707 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 62116734 epoch_slot_no: 167934 block_no: 7300530 slot_leader_id: 6443687 size: 85086 time: 2022-05-27 20:23:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd9117a5d81d1201ffa4f2396b8b6efbec25a22d7d7d73f4fa755ce3c8973949Block Operator
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