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 7312791 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 62366161 epoch_slot_no: 417361 block_no: 7312614 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 8378 time: 2022-05-30 17:40:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfc291f62bf4725f9c1ea5ee11c9d3c8c235f5c804d8eee63ba1b55e960e7161Block Operator
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