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 7303042 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62164431 epoch_slot_no: 215631 block_no: 7302865 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 51899 time: 2022-05-28 09:38:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe47a068fbbbe698f53a579ca02153e1eca44886459169b15f9f6060c1145cbcdBlock Operator
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