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 7298569 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 62072181 epoch_slot_no: 123381 block_no: 7298392 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 38272 time: 2022-05-27 08:01:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493043d4e8e878030585b22ddca1a75522ee8b092d84cf1a87b76306c1ac89c6Block Operator
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