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 7292510 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 61942461 epoch_slot_no: 425661 block_no: 7292333 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 85133 time: 2022-05-25 19:59:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dd24422c9857b3a46ec5d1c381b4e7996d6b6c34b752e44f917eb84291d1446Block Operator
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