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 7272291 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61520745 epoch_slot_no: 3945 block_no: 7272114 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 83572 time: 2022-05-20 22:50:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc57c7137a53242faf8b939ffd7f6326548934a655832709f0a98882367442bdBlock Operator
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