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 7296951 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 62038337 epoch_slot_no: 89537 block_no: 7296774 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 25510 time: 2022-05-26 22:37:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f3941fea84593a2dc474a0d9b8c0dfbca46e36810aa98f2ffc55d69c1145a9Block Operator
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