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 7272873 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 61533530 epoch_slot_no: 16730 block_no: 7272696 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 87554 time: 2022-05-21 02:23:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x935964f4d677d699ad530eee4dc70f481e28a1f3b642226f320dd274bcc5ef7bBlock Operator
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