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 7311176 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 62332254 epoch_slot_no: 383454 block_no: 7310999 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 23584 time: 2022-05-30 08:15:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a46a3a579852618c5015eda03af57324c725c4b861513035bc6dcdf9a36d08Block Operator
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