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 7294791 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 61991812 epoch_slot_no: 43012 block_no: 7294614 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 32464 time: 2022-05-26 09:41:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b1871bdcd2d06c780847bcf1fd86bc00cce30b763042de1f4bde906e4d9b55Block Operator
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