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 7296602 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62031556 epoch_slot_no: 82756 block_no: 7296425 slot_leader_id: 7179578 size: 87992 time: 2022-05-26 20:44:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb717b5fd5602f248776f9b65a87bcb1edfb8a143729d00c7b59b635940b0f49Block Operator
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