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 7304047 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62183438 epoch_slot_no: 234638 block_no: 7303870 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 81642 time: 2022-05-28 14:55:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86f117f7363ed700ce6400e9c9a501f6310baa0ef14a44d38b2b945153813eafBlock Operator
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