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 7273588 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 61547696 epoch_slot_no: 30896 block_no: 7273411 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 44586 time: 2022-05-21 06:19:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82efd7fcd259b8bddb775d0a130215fd0ef78c4015cf15244e749b57826c5130Block Operator
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