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 7312329 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 62355760 epoch_slot_no: 406960 block_no: 7312152 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 41676 time: 2022-05-30 14:47:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b312b1631b5fca170095e367a5ce05c0132163c95ebf3d8c2d612fc0cf5b4d0Block Operator
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