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 7303966 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 62181962 epoch_slot_no: 233162 block_no: 7303789 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 87550 time: 2022-05-28 14:30:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c6f7417c1e459daaa53e1a3d73285e091c0698a6ba87d718ed16fed13be61beBlock Operator
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