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 7307086 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 62246260 epoch_slot_no: 297460 block_no: 7306909 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 86419 time: 2022-05-29 08:22:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8150dc9e8247eda00c5960376b6077981ac3647f9514cc79e315b3a6bbb159daBlock Operator
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