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 7305968 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 62223203 epoch_slot_no: 274403 block_no: 7305791 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 31226 time: 2022-05-29 01:58:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c966007032a2c7e80073307d1bbe6917696af6493ff1792e110489bb76d5726Block Operator
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