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 7306174 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 62227177 epoch_slot_no: 278377 block_no: 7305997 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 69896 time: 2022-05-29 03:04:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x146ebc4e19bbe770d81b64972dd2a9e90be43ff14e157457fa748c2a1bbc224cBlock Operator
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