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 7272608 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61527734 epoch_slot_no: 10934 block_no: 7272431 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 58941 time: 2022-05-21 00:47:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb5c266e5bbc0583220f6b4c0b2f8a65a19619d5260720d5d326b225faef953Block Operator
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