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 7293189 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 61957735 epoch_slot_no: 8935 block_no: 7293012 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 79139 time: 2022-05-26 00:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea7a45dd4510aaab94ac0f780b75b4ec532e4bbe869c27ff4d4e60d9377b8eb1Block Operator
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