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 7309239 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 62292933 epoch_slot_no: 344133 block_no: 7309062 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 88542 time: 2022-05-29 21:20:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x439fc28dc6cb32e6cd1f2c1a9901c01762b238f30a569134a5d75a0a882aa87dBlock Operator
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