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 7291568 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61921736 epoch_slot_no: 404936 block_no: 7291391 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 83324 time: 2022-05-25 14:13:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc92a937d4fe37be3c8c0fa0f5139c1a0ce7abffc142e397187cb0c59bf7c24eBlock Operator
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