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 7306491 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 62233801 epoch_slot_no: 285001 block_no: 7306314 slot_leader_id: 6392373 size: 29857 time: 2022-05-29 04:54:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d168780313ff6d8f1b3a3c598334e774bacf2ca4b614b826535e51c8f47ed80Block Operator
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