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 7292811 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61949154 epoch_slot_no: 354 block_no: 7292634 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 84605 time: 2022-05-25 21:50:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x583b7cb9371ddacc014a4e72ca2ea76f5e526dc7007d3f1e861bf239a16d9c64Block Operator
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