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 7294257 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 61980989 epoch_slot_no: 32189 block_no: 7294080 slot_leader_id: 4698595 size: 15378 time: 2022-05-26 06:41:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88773b64e05c32c54b631a272c818daf81f319fb04518baf9cc26fa4a99fdc89Block Operator
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