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 7296261 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 62024238 epoch_slot_no: 75438 block_no: 7296084 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 85707 time: 2022-05-26 18:42:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b420cfb0692c8817e6b7edd86c41d43c9e82c7e8362fad0211d217e2a59afcbBlock Operator
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