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 7294630 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 61988253 epoch_slot_no: 39453 block_no: 7294453 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 87483 time: 2022-05-26 08:42:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x709f783aaea24a9ff18b2ec9c8f95d9f054974b1df7b18230deac62fd7d78374Block Operator
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