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 7304435 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 62191939 epoch_slot_no: 243139 block_no: 7304258 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 88269 time: 2022-05-28 17:17:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eefd122d61cb2af3ca3bf6f3b5c682867da8ffe12901edfd2b5745252949e7bBlock Operator
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