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 7311704 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 62342859 epoch_slot_no: 394059 block_no: 7311527 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 16541 time: 2022-05-30 11:12:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa76ca2108dd2f27cc5ae881f31c3c32a207a717c19fa3ff8f378c457d94ca210Block Operator
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