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 7293894 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 61973165 epoch_slot_no: 24365 block_no: 7293717 slot_leader_id: 5954423 size: 77895 time: 2022-05-26 04:30:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x189a7e1c9e945babcadc1b29b714546f789140e9edcc32e94e11e28f708f9923Block Operator
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