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 7296259 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 62024216 epoch_slot_no: 75416 block_no: 7296082 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 82053 time: 2022-05-26 18:41:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f6c2301534e9d1d9f8f2e6dbae4a77b0312917aed5527e4cb4b2427df01fe3Block Operator
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