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 7303898 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 62180691 epoch_slot_no: 231891 block_no: 7303721 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 79724 time: 2022-05-28 14:09:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c03ba2de564b05ad5ad628de1cc7cc588fa1ff05bd7846440b6c93c4e3ff59aBlock Operator
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