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 7295133 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 61998897 epoch_slot_no: 50097 block_no: 7294956 slot_leader_id: 4781843 size: 88345 time: 2022-05-26 11:39:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d2ea68f72fc3837bcd2543898656e7977371d3bd7c80206a4cf19a9004e1fe6Block Operator
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