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 7291586 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61921991 epoch_slot_no: 405191 block_no: 7291409 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 83699 time: 2022-05-25 14:18:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa697c6e3a4cfd312592706954a4e9ef2c742228ae1cff1663ee7e031bc7ed3fcBlock Operator
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