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 7303538 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62173332 epoch_slot_no: 224532 block_no: 7303361 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 84021 time: 2022-05-28 12:07:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88b23c1dd82ea67b524a6a5f6df4eadde89214d20748e7e2c4032f80d5607162Block Operator
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