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 7302808 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62159870 epoch_slot_no: 211070 block_no: 7302631 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 30970 time: 2022-05-28 08:22:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb68512aa02f33eacb5448491bf7e28229510b54d914c6d9ac8263d9a7402851Block Operator
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