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 7308943 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 62286558 epoch_slot_no: 337758 block_no: 7308766 slot_leader_id: 5155461 size: 87917 time: 2022-05-29 19:34:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cd5fedc3f51dd8f2b2920d5cfbfed07ef34c6ec70206919603bcb320e2fa5a4Block Operator
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