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 7292153 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 61934438 epoch_slot_no: 417638 block_no: 7291976 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 85409 time: 2022-05-25 17:45:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x647ed4f6c9ecd6cf47bef797bc8167db1ae0964807662c5d880ab8d7791645b7Block Operator
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