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 7296187 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62022698 epoch_slot_no: 73898 block_no: 7296010 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 85952 time: 2022-05-26 18:16:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3298c03725072006fa2c990d0ef5fd3fa4b4ebd75855f2c189a664413a47b16bBlock Operator
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