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 7302041 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 62143044 epoch_slot_no: 194244 block_no: 7301864 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 54193 time: 2022-05-28 03:42:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31183d632e2443db6fff5c7529270fd62676d3a8e0fd5a2109bef7e47d3a20ccBlock Operator
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