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 7298467 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62069718 epoch_slot_no: 120918 block_no: 7298290 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 40130 time: 2022-05-27 07:20:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a3f0e5171a60fd0d759d3b6b642c06c006e4375d8fb22e47726170f3b2f24d8Block Operator
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