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 7303481 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 62172168 epoch_slot_no: 223368 block_no: 7303304 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 15588 time: 2022-05-28 11:47:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940f787ff43509a82a95ed3f250b9821f9b5c8728b1d74d4778167cbad1a9460Block Operator
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