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 7311302 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62334926 epoch_slot_no: 386126 block_no: 7311125 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 70857 time: 2022-05-30 09:00:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aca0917d6d43abd1277e3bf13bdd8af25654a081dd3f7752ea1be517358d5a6Block Operator
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