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 7297346 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 62046568 epoch_slot_no: 97768 block_no: 7297169 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 24323 time: 2022-05-27 00:54:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16325bc747efcb289ec6a851fed0e1b8a6d7d50830642fb8c14ec71fe3f230dbBlock Operator
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