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 7309358 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 62295589 epoch_slot_no: 346789 block_no: 7309181 slot_leader_id: 6886729 size: 9271 time: 2022-05-29 22:04:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5671c3833d144ac1864884fa30310cbb51b17fc06dcd86880c9e73d65107c1b9Block Operator
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