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 7303321 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 62169385 epoch_slot_no: 220585 block_no: 7303144 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 44214 time: 2022-05-28 11:01:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b1e80dde1242001e737068d10f8a03875a0ecb9bc6de97820ce3723ac09da12Block Operator
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