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 7308945 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 111 slot_no: 62286619 epoch_slot_no: 337819 block_no: 7308768 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 82873 time: 2022-05-29 19:35:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7e680ee5467c56919349dbcc7a3b8879d09e6baaa77eddb75878885c685a93Block Operator
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