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 7294903 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 61994199 epoch_slot_no: 45399 block_no: 7294726 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 18932 time: 2022-05-26 10:21:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35a32c9a20fd309643cd9cddcba96abeea9f4120f08833eabf82642d5f585dafBlock Operator
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