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 7308242 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62271034 epoch_slot_no: 322234 block_no: 7308065 slot_leader_id: 7289249 size: 86332 time: 2022-05-29 15:15:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ff7f89f2cf5cb6b3f23252c0420d03bd247508d3636158d5726b037784b0847Block Operator
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