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 7295409 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 62004708 epoch_slot_no: 55908 block_no: 7295232 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 79333 time: 2022-05-26 13:16:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf00d53f6b16551c681dc1819c4dbac9624b3ac721c431175257011dd3d7a7c6Block Operator
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