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 7303016 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 62163913 epoch_slot_no: 215113 block_no: 7302839 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 77377 time: 2022-05-28 09:30:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76265c3391ca5517f96f2016126427926535b70d4f0011fe80b5bb1a3216ef3fBlock Operator
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