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 7295338 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62003135 epoch_slot_no: 54335 block_no: 7295161 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 77202 time: 2022-05-26 12:50:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xece79ad15a1e97bef2a8045097c03101c909c42db3b60aeeb4563546960136ebBlock Operator
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