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 7304568 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 62194632 epoch_slot_no: 245832 block_no: 7304391 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 86192 time: 2022-05-28 18:02:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4e91507728e6f03fe4d5dc350a46e5a108e5ef2be783b6b10aada958261424Block Operator
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