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 7298972 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 62081032 epoch_slot_no: 132232 block_no: 7298795 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 84191 time: 2022-05-27 10:28:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7112415fa84056dedc563309f6f3076509b157d90c372054294bfde859a9e20cBlock Operator
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