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 7292397 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 61939770 epoch_slot_no: 422970 block_no: 7292220 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 86500 time: 2022-05-25 19:14:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf646571425d49284befd69a849c563112ba621860e2bc38b090a4a748323569aBlock Operator
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