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 7296681 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 62033277 epoch_slot_no: 84477 block_no: 7296504 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 88670 time: 2022-05-26 21:12:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x346fc8da9da803201b5bb42f8f19ba692264a839f12d770e74d6c4edc4135c20Block Operator
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