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 7296090 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 62020650 epoch_slot_no: 71850 block_no: 7295913 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 83751 time: 2022-05-26 17:42:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a5d30b48b72a351acb8e311af4f4d5aefaa2143c20cafbd92924735db7a9560Block Operator
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