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 7307892 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 62263075 epoch_slot_no: 314275 block_no: 7307715 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 86409 time: 2022-05-29 13:02:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637ff3e8b89aac1f37eeeacf67229b0a432ca7ab2c5b3c4fb90bbed1fa6a8d00Block Operator
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