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 7296466 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62028971 epoch_slot_no: 80171 block_no: 7296289 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 87086 time: 2022-05-26 20:01:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce34980e06dd93d92399019033b5ef5b398c4e6c8f9d37bb9e9b47386f36f164Block Operator
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