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 7303979 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 62182242 epoch_slot_no: 233442 block_no: 7303802 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 86606 time: 2022-05-28 14:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65d0ab2da99d08aed56f989510bb0a83c3bf036ebc0b47179cb9a43c07082e08Block Operator
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