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 7305767 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 62219492 epoch_slot_no: 270692 block_no: 7305590 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 86284 time: 2022-05-29 00:56:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23841afcc9ea5bff0b3cba3e23a546274394696e2f977abdea74cfccecaa8973Block Operator
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