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 7302888 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 62161764 epoch_slot_no: 212964 block_no: 7302711 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 81495 time: 2022-05-28 08:54:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b574022b6df835da845da9bc624af152a15ea668782f6dd6a660ab99125fc6cBlock Operator
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