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 7312383 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62357146 epoch_slot_no: 408346 block_no: 7312206 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 88452 time: 2022-05-30 15:10:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc9d91448637b2b97cfa486190f9669ee4a003d7a47e985b4679042878cd1250Block Operator
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