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 7311697 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 62342642 epoch_slot_no: 393842 block_no: 7311520 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 19022 time: 2022-05-30 11:08:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde79c016c4fc52e0d5ef4c0ba788c2b0652a41a3a030ba89f1c443c9b78954b1Block Operator
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