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 7297904 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62058469 epoch_slot_no: 109669 block_no: 7297727 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 37427 time: 2022-05-27 04:12:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09b2ff268a95cbf6cccb4f5dc5991f79a740559be3011e11796a60c39eeb8e61Block Operator
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