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 7312584 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62361569 epoch_slot_no: 412769 block_no: 7312407 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 64739 time: 2022-05-30 16:24:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6b8b62e1199ac3964ef24c1a3c9db8a56d4de0e3289ea34d68418bd0e77d950Block Operator
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