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 7303441 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 62171562 epoch_slot_no: 222762 block_no: 7303264 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 35932 time: 2022-05-28 11:37:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27c87fe56b8106ba09869e95dc8ac4a22bd481c9e49c7d2b644c46d248168de6Block Operator
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