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 7311083 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 62330279 epoch_slot_no: 381479 block_no: 7310906 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 17575 time: 2022-05-30 07:42:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe12414d273f6abe39ce004c7ed06e23080a63c4bd089cd6dc3f567b0b8545f1fBlock Operator
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