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 7307890 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 62263011 epoch_slot_no: 314211 block_no: 7307713 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 86297 time: 2022-05-29 13:01:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ff1b158a5b1e721a90dafe095c8330031307a5368aa97a83dc0098c10e141c5Block Operator
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