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 7311959 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 62348344 epoch_slot_no: 399544 block_no: 7311782 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 71422 time: 2022-05-30 12:43:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38853e8db286539d00db56db035c9f4b304a4703838411a0c2fe79dc2bfa7ed3Block Operator
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