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 7303100 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62165454 epoch_slot_no: 216654 block_no: 7302923 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 28854 time: 2022-05-28 09:55:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d66fa57df8e944166afd54b7b1855f248d7c7e0e3f9877e99ee28ea0154905dBlock Operator
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