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 7310233 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 62312595 epoch_slot_no: 363795 block_no: 7310056 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 50229 time: 2022-05-30 02:48:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85145fdaafad3d3beb8f7cba57d5c1cf6f9afd592ccc88d5a3e759b7bae89c37Block Operator
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