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 7297980 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 62060112 epoch_slot_no: 111312 block_no: 7297803 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 46175 time: 2022-05-27 04:40:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc66843da70c08409293e5cf58ad00bed638f071d32ee9a407e35444e79af5eb1Block Operator
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