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 7306507 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 62234261 epoch_slot_no: 285461 block_no: 7306330 slot_leader_id: 6759823 size: 52949 time: 2022-05-29 05:02:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb60746bfc5235322e8e03735aa8fa39829fc058441880faf0181bbd7146a72e0Block Operator
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