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 7312221 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62353706 epoch_slot_no: 404906 block_no: 7312044 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 83055 time: 2022-05-30 14:13:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b08ca32c5818da64ad3141c2200e6c6f700762e769f1bc80d703ce2f5a716c7Block Operator
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