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 7294432 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 61984300 epoch_slot_no: 35500 block_no: 7294255 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 47148 time: 2022-05-26 07:36:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b0ce0fe2ef72c4dcf4886f92cd5519550d5d4fe0d44321afbf97053576d4da1Block Operator
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