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 7294502 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61985909 epoch_slot_no: 37109 block_no: 7294325 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 24642 time: 2022-05-26 08:03:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c023bea04eac2f37852cbd71b568b12144a25b93a5b873a2bff6cc387aae96cBlock Operator
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