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 7297605 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62051839 epoch_slot_no: 103039 block_no: 7297428 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 25067 time: 2022-05-27 02:22:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d4dfbde88cf465696021180452a90d3061aeaeaabbd4f8b5e45580f22c9cd32Block Operator
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