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 7297176 Details
Epoch: 341Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 62043421
epoch_slot_no: 94621
block_no: 7296999
slot_leader_id: 5780101
size: 78451
time: 2022-05-27 00:01:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xddcc6cf078f5a2f503ea6c3aa3ebe243d88c485b32e30573a6c3a3397891e810
Block Operator
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