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 7272275 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 61520376 epoch_slot_no: 3576 block_no: 7272098 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 83722 time: 2022-05-20 22:44:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53188416fc089a31b7fc1eeb06bb78cebc7188f6c3a2655b82dd702b35a51724Block Operator
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