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 7295633 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 62009967 epoch_slot_no: 61167 block_no: 7295456 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 86626 time: 2022-05-26 14:44:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b416aa57b9cb32edd5b1ce3107259b27f1a9bd52c296f0e835e3c32b164117bBlock Operator
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