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 7311591 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 62340575 epoch_slot_no: 391775 block_no: 7311414 slot_leader_id: 7311591 size: 43225 time: 2022-05-30 10:34:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ecc8fcd27c859f2582d46a0ba3322cc881be9e2f8ae2b3588e73a1869a7b03Block Operator
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