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 7297153 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 62042962 epoch_slot_no: 94162 block_no: 7296976 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 83445 time: 2022-05-26 23:54:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa431160de601eb429488e87dace7f53c19044b2bcb31f67ac3874a5f9c6c71f3Block Operator
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