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 7302938 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62162519 epoch_slot_no: 213719 block_no: 7302761 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 66089 time: 2022-05-28 09:06:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f9e1ce4b567b03740f720f1c5f4b98f8f6c438705c1cb6153c9ce8ba56137a4Block Operator
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