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 7311091 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62330445 epoch_slot_no: 381645 block_no: 7310914 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 66905 time: 2022-05-30 07:45:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bc769df3524b035bc44d896881b7b84e43b57cf4efba286a2b9a0f28472179aBlock Operator
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