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 7298926 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 62079895 epoch_slot_no: 131095 block_no: 7298749 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 85592 time: 2022-05-27 10:09:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f3e32d8b04f6ed7020551a7afe5b10aeac6d1bde40bee3e2bf8cd0485e04cefBlock Operator
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