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 7272769 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 61531476 epoch_slot_no: 14676 block_no: 7272592 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 63438 time: 2022-05-21 01:49:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32123de9d978f5fa0c0e55a06fe92e057e086e144f0fb4be360d65a364b330f2Block Operator
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