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 7298090 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 62062494 epoch_slot_no: 113694 block_no: 7297913 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 69882 time: 2022-05-27 05:19:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6734ea09e786a57acf0e226839936d8745588c40b7ed429c9a28c0f8a6ab3d93Block Operator
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