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 7307719 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 62259308 epoch_slot_no: 310508 block_no: 7307542 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 86466 time: 2022-05-29 11:59:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33cd3511991ff246701b884ed56cd62177f467172f20bcd9fec667bfb2f48d2fBlock Operator
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