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 7308344 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62273107 epoch_slot_no: 324307 block_no: 7308167 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 87809 time: 2022-05-29 15:49:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0490f7be47daf0f705b10da315c37b8e43275cc71f3a66d57d35bf970c2ea00eBlock Operator
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