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 7272988 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 61536099 epoch_slot_no: 19299 block_no: 7272811 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 87164 time: 2022-05-21 03:06:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbda7abb097abc81bf6a550a3e271701683f72b57a3b544d09b811812a1a7099Block Operator
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