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 7299217 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 62086306 epoch_slot_no: 137506 block_no: 7299040 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 85399 time: 2022-05-27 11:56:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8d2860254f40190e1fe039827c8b7b6ca21e715d92c22bb4170705aed026bbBlock Operator
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